PM Kakar orders early conclusion of PIA restructuring plan

ISLAMABAD (APP) - Caretaker Prime Minister Anwaarul Haq Kakar on Tuesday directed to present the detailed plan with regard to the restructuring of PIA to the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) as soon as possible.

Chairing a high-level meeting regarding Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) here, the prime minister also directed to take measures to further improve the air connection of remote areas with other cities of the country.

He said the flight timings of the PIA should be fixed according to convenience of the passengers. "The PIA is an important national institution that had provided splendid air services in past and earned positive image across the globe," he said, adding that the PIA was considered one of the best airlines in the world.

He asked the aviation division and the PIA management to work day and night to regain past glory of the airline.

The meeting was told that the recent amendment in the PIA Act 2016 had paved the way for the restructuring of PIA. Caretaker Minister for Finance Dr Shamshad Akhtar, Adviser to the PM Ahad Cheema and other officials attended the meeting.