The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday ordered the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to pay 24-year pension to a former employee.
The court also directed the Managing Director (MD) of the airline to appear in person if compliance is not ensured.
The case was heard by a three-member bench headed by Justice Shahid Waheed on a petition filed by former PIA employee Mustafa Ansari.
During the hearing, the employee’s lawyer stated that his client had been retired under a scheme in 2002 and was granted pension and other benefits under orders of the Sindh High Court. He argued that despite the court directives, arrears for the past 24 years had not been paid.
Justice Shahid Waheed questioned whether there was any law that allowed non-payment of pension, observing that other employees were receiving their pensions.
The PIA’s counsel told the court that instructions would need to be obtained from the institution regarding the payment.
However, the bench warned that if the pension is not paid before the next hearing, the MD must appear personally before the court.
