In the meeting of the National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Aviation held on Wednesday, it has been stated that National airline PIA The ban on flights to Europe will be lifted in a few months.
PIA flights across Europe have been banned since July 2020.
Secretary Aviation Ahsan Ali Mangi while giving a briefing in the meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Aviation said that there have been three to four contacts with the British Aviation Agency in a year, they say now we are satisfied with the regulatory regime. . There is a meeting of the safety committee in November, there should be a decision, the ban on PIA will be lifted in the next few months.’
The European Union The Aviation Safety Agency has imposed a ban on PIA flights in its region for the past four years, which is still in place.
First, on July 1, 2020, the European Union Air Safety Agency (IASA) temporarily suspended Pakistan International Airlines’ (PIA) air operations permit from European countries for six months, and on April 8, 2021, the European Union The Union Aviation Safety Agency had extended the travel ban on PIA indefinitely.
Earlier in September of this year, it was told in the Senate committee that the ban on the flights of Pakistan International Airlines to Europe was not only due to the pilot license scandal, but a year ago, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCA) A) was also given advance security warnings.’
The meeting of the National Assembly Standing Committee on Aviation was held on Wednesday under the chairmanship of Nawabzada Iftikhar Ahmed Babar.
In the agenda, the issue of national airline PIA was discussed, while the issue of airports was postponed saying that the aviation minister himself would brief the committee on this issue.
Committee member Manza Hasan raised the issue that ‘PIA has allegations against two officers in Bahrain and Birmingham.’
CEO PIA Mohammad Amir Hayat replied that ‘Owais is the country manager in Bahrain, settled the case in one and a half months and brought Owais back.’
Dr. Darshan mentioned the complaints of PIA employees and asked the question that a PIA employee was accused of misbehaving with a woman in Dubai, was there any inquiry?
CEOPIA replied that ‘action will be taken as soon as the details come.’
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Mehreen Razak Bhutto raised questions on PIA’s audit. He said that PIA has not been audited for 10 years, on whom was the responsibility fixed?
Manza Hassan said that ‘has anyone been punished, has any action been taken?’ The committee member Ramesh Lal asked what was the reason for not having an audit for 10 years?
Secretary Aviation Ahsan Ali Mungi said in response to the questions of the members that ‘You are right that there was no audit for the first 10 years. While it has been audited twice after 2020.
Manza Hasan inquired that ‘in these 10 years there has been no crash of PIA?’ The aviation secretary replied that ‘there have been four crashes in 10 years.’
The committee sought a detailed response from PIA on the issue of not conducting audit for 10 years.
How many planes does PIA have now?
CEO PIA Mohammad Amir Hayat told the committee that currently PIA has five active 777 aircraft, before Hajj it will become seven. Abel is no more, we have 10 aircraft 320 and two ATRs.’
Committee member Mehreen Razak Bhutto said that the bureaucrats sitting here should go from Islamabad to Karachi in ATR, private airlines should also be made to operate flights on short routes, any free facility to bring dead bodies from abroad. should be provided, PIA flight was cancelled, Fly Jinnah gave 75 thousand rupees ticket from Islamabad to Karachi.
When committee member Ramesh Lal mentioned mafia in PIA, CEO PIA asked him, ‘What is meant by mafia?’
On which Ramesh Lal said that since 10 years you have not conducted an audit, former minister Sarwar Khan has sunk the boat, discredited PIA in the world, as long as black sheep are sitting in PIA, PIA has not progressed. could do.’
Mehreen Razak Bhutto said that there should be an active information desk for overseas passengers.
“Your point is important, we will note it, your criticism is for our betterment,” the CAA officials replied.
Change of name of Islamabad International Airport
Chairman Committee Nawabzada Iftikhar Ahmed Babar objected to the name of Islamabad Airport.
He said that a resolution was passed in the assembly in 2022, it has not been implemented till date, it was a resolution to name the Islamabad Airport after Shaheed Benazir Bhutto.
Secretary Aviation replied that ‘the name is changed by the Cabinet Division.’
Committee member Mehreen Razak Bhutto said that ‘the Prime Minister should write a letter that the resolution of the committee and the assembly should be implemented immediately.’
While the committee decided to take an in-camera briefing on the issue of fake PIA licenses.
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**Interview with Aviation Expert Dr. Alina Khan on PIA’s Flight Ban Lift**
**Interviewer:** Good afternoon, Dr. Khan. Thank you for joining us today to discuss the recent developments regarding Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and the ban on its flights to Europe.
**Dr. Khan:** Good afternoon! Thank you for having me.
**Interviewer:** The National Assembly’s Standing Committee on Aviation indicated that PIA’s flight ban could be lifted in a few months. What are your thoughts on this development?
**Dr. Khan:** It’s a positive step forward for PIA and the aviation sector in Pakistan. The ban has been in place since July 2020 due to safety concerns. If they are indeed satisfied with PIA’s regulatory practices as communicated by the British Aviation Agency, that suggests significant progress has been made.
**Interviewer:** The Secretary of Aviation, Ahsan Ali Mangi, mentioned that there will be a decision after a safety committee meeting in November. What does this process involve?
**Dr. Khan:** The safety committee will evaluate PIA’s compliance with international safety standards. This includes reviewing operational practices, pilot certifications, and overall safety management. If the committee finds everything in order, they can recommend the lifting of the ban to the relevant authorities.
**Interviewer:** This ban has been extended several times since it was first imposed. How has it impacted PIA and the aviation sector in Pakistan?
**Dr. Khan:** The ban has severely restricted PIA’s operations, particularly in a lucrative market like Europe. This has led to a significant loss of revenue and market share for PIA, and it has also affected passengers who rely on their services for international travel. The long-term implications for PIA’s reputation are also a concern.
**Interviewer:** There have been mentions of internal issues within PIA as well, such as audit lapses and allegations against staff. How critical are these factors in the lift of the ban?
**Dr. Khan:** Internal governance issues can play a significant role in regulatory decisions. The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) needs to be confident not just about immediate safety compliance, but also about PIA’s management practices. Addressing allegations and ensuring proper audits are crucial for restoring trust.
**Interviewer:** What can we expect in the coming months if the ban is lifted?
**Dr. Khan:** If the ban is lifted, we can expect PIA to aggressively market its routes to Europe again. They may also explore partnerships with other airlines to regain market presence. However, they will need to continue focusing on safety and reliability to maintain this regained trust.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Dr. Khan, for your insights. It seems there are multiple facets to consider as PIA navigates these challenges.
**Dr. Khan:** Absolutely. Thank you for having me, and I hope for a positive outcome for PIA and its passengers in the near future.
