Abysmal standards
This letter refers to the editorial ‘PIA affairs’ (Jan 23, 2020). While PIA’s bloated work force is a problem, the more critical issue is the extremely poor quality of its staff and employees. Politically based inductions and the quota system have eroded the once exemplary employee standards at PIA. The senior level management positions, in particular, are in many cases manned by those with no background in the aviation business. If the fortunes of the PIA are to change an overhaul of its employee standards is inescapable but this is a political decision that has to be taken by the government.
The responsibility for this mess falls largely on the Aviation Division headed by the federal secretary aviation. Since this secretary is appointed by the PM, he too shares in the blame. One marvels at his callousness in abandoning the role of oversight of important state matters.
Arif Majeed
Karachi
-
Worst Cricket Moments That Shocked The Game -
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle Reach A Crossroads: ‘You Could Lose Everything’ -
F1 Title Race: Who Will Win 2026 Drivers’ And Constructors’ Championships? -
New Observatory Sends 800,000 Asteroid Alerts In One Night -
Cher’s Son Elijah Blue Allman Apprehended On Two Counts Of Assault At Elite Prep School -
Beatrice, Eugenie Now Face Andrew, Sarah's ‘nightmares’: 'They're Hugely Conflicted' -
X Debuts Topic Filtering To Help Users Shape Their ‘For You’ Recommendations -
Scientists Built World's First Computer That Learns Like Human Brain -
Robert Carradine’s Daughter Makes Bombshell Confession As Actor's Death Cause Confirmed -
Beatrice, Eugenie Put On Blast: ‘Only Nitwits Wouldn’t See An Association With A Pedophile As Toxic’ -
OpenAI Defies Industry Pressure, Secures Guardrails Under New US Defense Department Pact -
'Sinners' Delroy Lindo Breaks Silence On BAFTA's Tourette’s Incident At NAACP Image Awards -
Billy Joel Admits Cancelling Of Tour Due To Brain Disorder 'sounds A Lot Worse' Than It Is -
US And Israeli Strikes On Iran: Everything You Need To Know -
US Strikes On Iran Ignite Emergency Push For Powers Legislation: Report -
Kelly Osbourne's Mom Sharon Receives 'shut Up' Call Accepting An Award For Late Hubby?