Fake degree holders deserve no compassion: CJP
16 pilots, 65 cabin staff suspended, SC told; top court disposes of PIA fake degrees case
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ISLAMABAD:
The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a suo motu case pertaining to verification of degrees of pilots and other staff members of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
During the hearing, a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was informed that 16 pilots and 65 cabin crew members have been suspended for having fake academic degrees.
The counsel for the national flag carrier said six foreign degrees remained unverified, while all others have been authenticated.
While observing that fake degree holders do not deserve any show of compassion, Chief Justice Nisar directed the authorities concerned to handle the matter with care and to avoid dismissals carried out in haste or under pressure.
Three pilots among 50 PIA staffers sacked over fake degrees
He emphasised that PIA should only take action after conducting thorough inquiries.
The Civil Aviation Authority informed the court that the incumbent government was responsible for the layoffs, as the CAA does not have the authority to take action against airline employees.
During the hearing, a dismissed pilot told the court that he was hired on an FSc degree, but his services have been terminated over an allegedly fake BSc degree.
PIA's counsel, however, maintained that the pilot's graduate degree was not authentic and that was the basis of his removal from service.
In view of more such possible discrepancies in the verification process, the Supreme Court has ruled that all dismissed individuals have the right to file appeals with a relevant forum.
The Supreme Court on Wednesday disposed of a suo motu case pertaining to verification of degrees of pilots and other staff members of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA).
During the hearing, a three-member bench headed by Chief Justice Mian Saqib Nisar was informed that 16 pilots and 65 cabin crew members have been suspended for having fake academic degrees.
The counsel for the national flag carrier said six foreign degrees remained unverified, while all others have been authenticated.
While observing that fake degree holders do not deserve any show of compassion, Chief Justice Nisar directed the authorities concerned to handle the matter with care and to avoid dismissals carried out in haste or under pressure.
Three pilots among 50 PIA staffers sacked over fake degrees
He emphasised that PIA should only take action after conducting thorough inquiries.
The Civil Aviation Authority informed the court that the incumbent government was responsible for the layoffs, as the CAA does not have the authority to take action against airline employees.
During the hearing, a dismissed pilot told the court that he was hired on an FSc degree, but his services have been terminated over an allegedly fake BSc degree.
PIA's counsel, however, maintained that the pilot's graduate degree was not authentic and that was the basis of his removal from service.
In view of more such possible discrepancies in the verification process, the Supreme Court has ruled that all dismissed individuals have the right to file appeals with a relevant forum.