PIA keen to launch more profitable routes: Arshad Malik

KARACHI: President & CEO Pakistan International Airline (PIA), Air Marshal Arshad Malik Friday said that the management is keen to expand more profitable routes and had already restored Sialkot Sharjah and Lahore Muscat routes, which are showing very encouraging results.

He said, “the airline is in the process to inducting new aircraft.” “Do all that is possible for your country and PIA by working together as a team for the betterment of our national pride,” he appealed to the PIA workers.

He was addressing the PIA officers at a ceremony organized by PIA Senior Staff Association at PIA Head Office.

The CEO was presented a bouquet on behalf of all associations including CBA President Hidayatullah Khan, President PALPA Captain Rizwan Gondal, President SAEP Engr Waseem Ayub and Gilani General Secretay PACCA. They all pledged their full support to CEO.

During his address, Air Marshal Arshad Malik thanked PIA Senior Staff Association and the office bearers of all associations pledging their full support for the airline. He said he strongly believes in team work and has full confidence in all employees. He said together we will set direction for the airline.

Air Marshal Arshad Malik thanked the senior officials of the airline who voluntarily gave up their allowances keeping in view the financial constraints of the airline.

He said only merit will prevail in the airline. PIA will also utilize and make productive use of its assets such as land and property not only in Pakistan but abroad as well by devising a strategy to generate regular income flows.

He said that a committee has been formed to improve upon pension structure of retired employees. Towards the end of his address, Air Marshal Arshad Malik reiterated that there will only be merit in PIA and everyone should put in their best efforts and give suggestions for brining improvements in the services of the airline leading to better revenues and profitability.

President PIA Senior Staff Association, Aqeel Siddiqui and General Secretary, Safdar Anjum on behalf of the officers said that all employees have full confidence in Air Marshal Arshad Malik and are willing to go an extra mile and will support him all the way in bringing back the past glory of PIA.

 

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