Economy
Adrian Hamilton-Manns becomes PIA's new chief executive
PIA's board has appointed Adrian Hamilton-Manns, a former SalamAir and FlyArystan chief, as chief executive, replacing AVM Amir Hayat after 4.5 years.
Privatisation
Privatisation: 4 The Indus Compass stories. Latest: Adrian Hamilton-Manns becomes PIA's new chief executive. Key developments, background and analysis.
4 stories on privatisation since 25 September 2026; the latest was published on 2 November 2026.
Key developments
- Adrian Hamilton-Manns becomes PIA's new chief executivePIA's board appointed Adrian Hamilton-Manns as chief executive, and he has formally taken charge.
- World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reformsThe World Bank's Pakistan Development Update says incomes could triple by 2050 with faster structural reforms.
- Pakistan aims to raise over $1bn by selling five or six state firmsFinance Minister Aurangzeb said five or six state firms could be sold this fiscal year for over $1bn, and growth should top 4pc despite high oil prices.
- PM Shehbaz tells US business leaders Pakistan's economy is stable and moving towards growthIn New York, PM Shehbaz Sharif told US business leaders the economy has stabilised and pitched agriculture, mining, IT and privatisation to investors.
Economy
World Bank says Pakistan could triple incomes by 2050 with faster reforms
The World Bank says Pakistan could grow up to 6.9pc a year and reach Vietnam's income level by 2050 with faster reforms; per capita growth is stuck at 1.6pc.
Economy
Pakistan aims to raise over $1bn by selling five or six state firms
Finance Minister Aurangzeb said five or six state firms could be sold this fiscal year for over $1bn, and growth should top 4pc despite high oil prices.
Economy
PM Shehbaz tells US business leaders Pakistan's economy is stable and moving towards growth
In New York, PM Shehbaz Sharif told US business leaders the economy has stabilised and pitched agriculture, mining, IT and privatisation to investors.