Karachi International Airport
Coverage of Karachi International Airport in the Nexus archive.
- Senate panel irked by two-decade delay in transfer of Karachi's Hyatt Regency
A Pakistani Senate panel criticized the 20-year delay in transferring ownership of Karachi's Hyatt Regency Hotel to the purchaser, citing unresolved legal issues and lack of a no-objection certificate from Pakistan Railways. The committee also discussed plans to outsource operations at Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad airports to improve efficiency.
- PIA to be handed over to new owners this month
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will be fully handed over to new owners by the end of the month after completing regulatory approvals. Privatisation plans include Islamabad Airport in FY2026-27 and outsourcing processes for Karachi and Lahore airports, alongside tax exemptions for PIA secured via IMF approval, which critics argue creates unfair advantages over other airlines.