'PTI govt recruited 73 people on merit in PIA'

Previous govt gave jobs in aviation based on political affiliations, and obliged fake degree holders, says minister


APP September 28, 2021
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ISLAMABAD:

Aviation Minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan on Monday said that the government has recruited 73 individuals in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on merit following legal formalities.

During question hour in the National Assembly, the minister said that the previous government had given jobs in the aviation sector based on political affiliations and even obliged fake degree holders.

Ghulam also said that two flights were operating between Karachi and Sukkur and that Dalbadin Airport has also been made operational. He maintained that PIA had floated a tender for hiring an international business consultancy for the development of a corporate business plan in local and international media in November 2019.

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The minister said after completing the tender formalities in accordance with PPRA rules, M/S International Air Transport Association Consultancy emerged as a successful bidder.

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Haseeb Ali | 3 years ago | Reply I am interested pia and all airport job
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