Staff Report
ISLAMABAD: The federal cabinet on Tuesday approved the removal of 28 commercial pilots whose licences had already been proven dubious after an inquiry.
According to a declaration, the decision came during the cabinet meeting with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair in Islamabad.
The cabinet meeting decided to initiate criminal proceedings against the pilots. However, disciplinary action is being taken against few other pilots.
The government has expedited the reform process in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA), read the declaration. The cabinet meeting also gave nod to recent hike in the fuel prices.