The suspension will take effect on
Therefore, all PIA flights to
"Those who have a PIA booking can advance the date forward or get a refund," the spokesperson said.
"PIA is in constant contact with the agency," he said, adding: "We are taking steps to address their concerns."
"It is hoped that the suspension will end soon due to the [remedial] steps taken by the government and the administration," the spokesperson said.
The move is a big blow to the airline, already under scrutiny the world over due to recently uncovered pitfalls within
The minister on Friday had announced that the credentials of 262 pilots are "dubious" and thus they will be barred from flying.
The pilots in the line of fire include 141 from PIA, nine from Air Blue and 10 from
The rest of the 262 belong to flying clubs or chartered plane services, he said. He said all the airlines and the clubs had been conveyed that: 'Their credentials are dubious, and they shouldn't be allowed to fly.'
Last week, the
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