巴基斯坦财团收购巴基斯坦国际航空75%股份，该国推进重大私有化举措

Core Insights - A consortium led by a local investment firm in Pakistan has successfully acquired 75% of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for 135 billion Pakistani Rupees (approximately 482 million USD), marking a significant step in the privatization of the long-struggling state-owned airline [1][3] - The privatization process had been stalled for a long time, and the new shareholders are expected to help revive the airline's operations [1][3] - This sale fulfills a long-standing commitment by Pakistan to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has urged the country to pursue privatization reforms in the aviation sector as part of its economic reform agenda [1][3] Company Overview - Pakistan International Airlines was once a leading airline in South Asia but has faced financial losses and mismanagement for decades [1][3] - The airline's fleet consists of 32 aircraft, with an average of 300 employees per plane, which is significantly higher than the global industry standard where most airlines maintain fewer than 200 employees per aircraft [2][4] - The airline recently regained its direct flight routes to Europe after a four-year ban imposed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency due to safety concerns following a fatal crash in Karachi in 2020 that resulted in 97 fatalities [2][4]