The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has released a draft report proposing wide-ranging reforms aimed at strengthening and modernizing the country’s aviation sector.
According to the report, the reforms focus on improving transparency, efficiency, and competitiveness within the aviation ecosystem. Key recommendations include the creation of a centralized aviation data hub and real-time reconciliation through an Integrated Billing and Management System (IBMS), supported by demand-based and fiscally prudent planning.
The report also proposes aviation- and tourism-specific financing and insurance mechanisms, along with predictable foreign exchange and fee policies. It further recommends tax rationalization and the development of self-sustaining airport commercial operations with strategic private sector participation.
To enhance sector growth, the draft suggests evidence-based bilateral aviation engagement, domestic capacity building, promotion of low-cost carriers, and greater participation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in aviation-related services. It also highlights the need to expand ancillary services and develop local maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) capabilities to restore competitive balance in the industry.
The CCP emphasized that competitive neutrality must be ensured across the sector. The report states that historical privileges granted to certain players should be reassessed, while market entry should remain open to encourage healthy competition. At the same time, it stresses that strategic oversight of critical aviation assets must remain with the state.
Collectively, the proposed measures aim to transition Pakistan’s aviation sector from volume-driven growth toward a more resilient and competition-based development model.
The draft report has been uploaded on the CCP website for stakeholder feedback for a limited period. After the consultation process, the commission will publish the final report.
