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AirSial received an RPT license in 2017 but did not launch within the standard window.
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During Imran Khan’s tenure, the license was:
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extended in January 2020, and
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extended again by the federal cabinet in late 2020 to enable final certification and launch.
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Industry context:
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Comparable delays historically led to suspensions (e.g., Shaheen Air, Bhoja Air).
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Cabinet-level extensions for a single startup are not routine administrative acts.
This is regulatory grace with political weight.
Exhibit C: Direct prime-ministerial intervention and endorsement
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