From Abid Usman
LAHORE: A flight attendant of PIA hailing from Lahore was detained at the Toronto Airport. The airhostess, who was identified as Hina Sani, had been warned earlier not to carry prohibited items with her. The accused hostess is a kith of a famous singer besides she herself is famous social media figure.
On the other hand, seven other PIA hostesses were sent back to Pakistan on a special flight by the Canadian authorities as they were banned from flying to Toronto.
PIA spokesperson Abdullah Khan reacting upon the happening said the incident was in the knowledge of the high-ups and they were in touch with the Canadian authorities. On the other hand, The federal cabinet has approved the board of PIA Holding Company, and former State Bank governor Tariq Bajwa has been appointed as its chairman. The federal cabinet, through circulation on Tuesday, gave the nod to the 11-member board, according to sources.
The move is being hailed as a significant development in the national carrier’s privatisation process as its liabilities and assets will be transferred to the holding company, which will be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.
