Experts call for removing constraints hindering the progress of Pakistan's aviation sector
The Competition Commission of Pakistan (CCP) has stressed the need for urgent modernization of Pakistan’s aviation sector to support economic growth, trade, tourism, and national security.
In a press release, the Commission
noted that outdated regulatory frameworks and structural inefficiencies
continue to constrain the sector’s potential. It added that timely reforms and
the adoption of new technologies could enable Pakistan to emerge as a regional
hub for aerospace innovation.
As part of its ongoing Lecture
Series on Competition Law, the CCP hosted a special session featuring Air
Marshal Javaid Ahmed, HI (M) (Retd), President of the Centre for Aerospace and Security Studies
(CASS), and Dr. Usman W. Chohan, Advisor at CASS.
The session, titled “Role of the
Aviation Industry in Economic Affairs and National Development,” brought
together senior government officials, researchers, and industry stakeholders
for an in-depth discussion on the sector’s challenges and opportunities.
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Air Marshal Javaid Ahmed highlighted key constraints facing Pakistan’s aviation industry, including high operating costs, governance shortcomings, security-related issues, limited private sector participation, and a shortage of skilled human resources. He also pointed to Pakistan’s strong aeronautical capabilities, noting the country’s potential to manufacture passenger aircraft, building on its advanced fighter aircraft industry.
He further introduced the National
Aerospace Science and Technology Park (NASTP), an initiative aimed at creating
Pakistan’s first integrated aerospace ecosystem, equipped with state-of-the-art
facilities in artificial intelligence, avionics, cybersecurity, robotics,
advanced composites, and satellite technologies.
Dr. Usman W. Chohan shared economic
insights, noting that aviation currently contributes approximately $5.6 billion
to Pakistan’s GDP, accounting for 1.7 percent of total output, supports around
684,000 jobs, and served nearly 22 million passengers in 2023. He added that
these figures are expected to rise under the National Aviation Policy 2023.
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According to his projections, Pakistan’s aviation market revenue is expected to grow from $6.04 billion in 2025 to $8.17 billion by 2030, with passenger numbers reaching 48.5 million.
The session concluded with an
interactive question-and-answer segment, allowing participants to exchange
views and explore practical strategies for revitalizing Pakistan’s aviation
sector.
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