Regulator for aviation industry deferred
The bill is currently with the parliamentary standing committee on aviation, which is yet to suggest necessary changes. The bill will go to the cabinet only after the committee makes the relevant changes.
However, given the current situation, it is unlikely that the regulator would come into being this year, said officials.
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