Lahore High Court Questions PIA’s Privatization Process

The Lahore High Court’s Rawalpindi bench has admitted a petition challenging the privatization of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). Justice Jawad Hassan issued the order on a pro bono petition, questioning the procedure and compliance with the Privatisation Commission Ordinance, 2000.

The petition argues that the caretaker government did not properly evaluate PIA’s assets and failed to meet mandatory advertisement requirements. Justice Hassan emphasized judicial restraint while examining administrative actions.

Key Points

• Justice Jawad Hassan issued the order on a pro bono petition.
• The petition challenges the procedure adopted to privatize PIA.
• The caretaker government is accused of not properly evaluating PIA’s assets.
• Mandatory advertisement requirements were allegedly not fulfilled.
• Justice Hassan emphasized the principle of judicial restraint.