Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) appointed senior executive Khurram Mushtaq as acting CEO as the airline prepares to resume flights to Europe following the lifting of a long-standing ban.
A statement from PIA confirmed that Mushtaq, who previously headed multiple departments, including Commercial, Airport Services, Flight Services, Security, and Vigilance, will assume the role after the tenure of Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat concludes.Â
However, the statement did not specify the exact timeline for the leadership change.
The airline is yet to appoint a permanent CEO, which remains a key requirement for stabilizing operations amid efforts to regain its foothold in international markets.
The development comes in the wake of a failed privatisation attempt in October, during which the airline received only a single offer, falling significantly short of its valuation. PIA’s management continues to face challenges in financial restructuring and operational recovery.
The leadership transition and the anticipated European flight resumption mark critical steps for the national carrier as it seeks to rebuild its reputation and operational viability.
