As many as 59 domestic as well as international flights of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) were canceled on Saturday as the issue of fuel supply persists.
In all, 597 flights of the airline had to be canceled in the last 12 days.
According to reports, fuel could be supplied to only eight international flights during this period for which the airline had to pay Rs100 million to the Pakistan State Oil (PSO).
Only yesterday, PIA paid Rs70 million to the PSO for the purpose, they disclosed.
In a bid to revive Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), the Economic Coordination Committee (ECC) on Friday again approved funds amounting to Rs8 billion.
The ECC meeting, chaired by caretaker Finance Minister Dr. Shamshad Akhtar, decided to address the airline’s emergency needs and other challenges.
The much-needed financial assistance to the national flag carrier will be provided by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
Furthermore, the ECC also gave a go-ahead signal to an agreement between the Civil Aviation Authority and PIA, allowing for the smooth provision of these funds.
It should also be noted that Caretaker Prime Minister Anwar-ul-Haq Kakar has issued directions to speed up the privatization process of the airline.
