PIA Board Considers Salary Increase for Employees
Proposal to Increase PIA Employees' Salaries Presented to Board
Mian Nadeem | Published September 08, 2026 | 07:21 PM
The PIA Board, chaired by Lieutenant General (retd) Anwar Ali Haider, met to discuss and make crucial decisions aimed at reactivating Pakistan International Airlines' (PIA) operations and expanding its fleet.
Key Decisions:
- A proposal for a salary increase for PIA employees was presented during the meeting.
- The board considered recruiting new flight attendants and approving their uniforms.
- Two new Boeing aircraft are to be leased on a wet-lease basis, with finalization expected soon.
- Repairs are planned for PIA's grounded Boeing aircraft, and spare parts for maintenance are being procured.
Financial Developments:
- Following financial assistance from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), PIA received 1 billion rupees in funds, enabling them to settle employee salaries.
- Banks approved a loan for PIA after the decision to privatize the national airline was made.
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