ISLAMABAD – Privatisation and Aviation Minister Muhammad Soomro visitedthe PIA office on Sunday, where he was received by PIA CEO Arshad Malik.

The federal minister said that PIA has immense potential and the governmentwill help facilitate the airline in any way possible.

He said there is a dire need to make the best use of technology in thecurrent market.

He underscored the need for austerity measures be employed at PIA. Soomrolauded the steps taken by the current management under Malik’s leadership.

The federal minister expressed his satisfaction on the initiatives takenwhich are bearing fruit.

Air Marshal Arshad Malik apprised the Aviation Minister about the currentmanagement initiatives such as reopening of routes, new destinations beingplanned to increase the airline’s network, improvement in food service,scheduling, and cost savings.