ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Ishaq Dar chaired a meeting about civil aviation on Tuesday, said a press release.

Federal Minister for Railways and Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique, SAPM on Finance Tariq Bajwa, Secretary Aviation, Special Secretary Finance, and senior officers from finance and aviation divisions attended the meeting.

During the meeting, Rafique briefed the chair on the progress pertaining to the agreement with the IFC on outsourcing of three major airports of the country.

The meeting also discussed the legal and financial challenges being faced by the Aviation authorities in the restructuring of PIA and deliberated upon the prospects and opportunities available in this regard.

Finance Minister Dar appreciated the measures and efforts being taken for improvement in the aviation sector and promised to support the Aviation Division for measures being taken for restructuring of the PIA in every possible way.

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