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Arif Habib acquires Pakistan International Airlines (2026)
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Arif Habib acquires Pakistan International Airlines

David Najork
David Najork · Founding Software Engineer
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Deal value
$482M
Target
Pakistan International Airlines
Pakistan International Airlines
PSX: PIAA · Karachi, Sindh
Acquirer
Arif Habib
Arif Habib
Financial Stake
Status
Completed

Arif Habib agreed to acquire Pakistan International Airlines. Reported deal value: $482M. Status: Completed. Sector: Aviation. Target headquarters context: Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan.

This page summarizes publicly available information about the transaction as of 2026-01-12. Figures and status may change as filings and press coverage update.

12/01/2026 Arif Habib eyes Pakistan blue economy after PIA acquisition , in talks with PNSC management : report Businessman reveals National Shipping Corporation management has invited him for talks on the corporation future direction By Monitoring Desk After acquiring a controlling stake in the Pakistan International Airlines , Arif Habib is now eyeing Pakistan blue economy , with interest in the National Shipping Corporation , signalling his intent to tap into the country underdeveloped maritime potential

Deal timeline

Announced
Jan 12, 2026 · profit.pakistantoday.com.pk
Additional milestones (proxy, vote, close) appear as filings and press updates are indexed.
Sector context

This transaction is classified in Aviation with a reported deal value of $482M. Figures and status may change as sources update.

Sources: profit.pakistantoday.com.pk · Primary article · FireStrike proprietary index