The Sindh High Court has issued notices to the federal government, CAA, PIA, and the privatization commission regarding the potential privatization of PIA. The court requested replies from all parties and sought an explanation from the government about the likely privatization of the national airline by April 3. The petitioner’s lawyer argued against the amendment in the law, citing concerns about the potential impact on PIA employees.
KARACHI: The Sindh High Court issued notices to federal government, CAA, PIA and the privatization commission with regard to likely privatization of the PIA, ARY News reported on Monday.
The high court summoned reply from all parties on April 03 while hearing a petition with regard to likely privatization of the PIA.
The court also sought explanation from government about likely privatization of the national airliner.
Chief Justice Aqeel Ahmed Abbasi said that the petitioner has challenged the privatization law. “Why the petitioner is against privatization,” Justice Abbasi questioned.
Petitioner’s lawyer argued that the law has been amended with regard to the PIA in contravention to the Companies Act.
“According to the 2016 legislation, the PIA has been a Public Limited Company,” Zafar Taimoori advocate said. “Federal government introduced amendment in the law under which it got the authority to privatize,” lawyer said.
“Basically, this amendment flouts the Companies Act,” lawyer argued.
“What is concern of the Union, who is the owner of the company when it becomes privatized,” chief justice asked.
“The law promulgated by the federal government has been wrong, this amendment could not be made in the law,” petitioner’s lawyer said.
“It is a public interest case,” the lawyer said and pleaded to the court to put the government on notice and summon its reply.
“The amendment in the 2016 law was introduced in 2023. Thousands of employees will bear the loss with privatization of PIA,” Zafar Taimoori advocate pleaded.
The recent move by the government to potentially privatize Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has sparked considerable debate across the nation. In response to this, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has taken notice of the issue, reflecting the significance and impact of this decision. The potential privatization of PIA raises various concerns among stakeholders, including the employees, passengers, and the general public. It is essential for the government to transparently communicate its rationale and future plans for PIA, considering the potential repercussions on the airline’s workforce, service quality, and the overall aviation industry in Pakistan. The SHC’s intervention underscores the need for a thorough and inclusive evaluation of the implications of privatization, ensuring that the best interests of all stakeholders are taken into account. It is crucial for open dialogue and collaborative decision-making to shape the future of PIA to ensure its sustainability and contribution to the national economy. The involvement of the judiciary in such critical matters sends a strong message about the significance of transparency, accountability, and fair process in shaping the country’s economic landscape.
Source: ARY NEWS
The Sindh High Court issued notices to the federal government, CAA, PIA, and the Privatization Commission regarding the potential privatization of PIA. The court summoned replies from all parties and sought an explanation from the government about the likely privatization of the national airliner. The petitioner challenged the privatization law, arguing that the amendment in the 2016 legislation flouts the Companies Act. The petitioner’s lawyer emphasized the public interest aspect and the potential impact on thousands of employees.
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