Times of Islamabad

PIA earned millions from the austerity campaign under PTI government

PIA earned millions from the austerity campaign under PTI government

*KARACHI: The Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has earned millions ofrupees revenue under the austerity campaign.*

The national flag carrier has achieved the revenue of Rs12 million onexcess baggage earning in January, the Lahore station manager said.

He said the PIA saved more than Rs2.5 million at Lahore station every monthby relocating its offices.

The PIA was paying the rent for more than 23 offices at the Lahore airportto the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). However, the national airline hasvacated 22,000 square foot place of the CAA now.

The PIA has shifted different offices into its complex, which would save itmoney every month.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) PIA Air Marshal Arshad Malik gaveappreciation certificate to the station manager Lahore and the airlinestaff.

The PIA on Tuesday extended offer to bring back Pakistani prisoners whowill be freed from Saudi Arabian jails after a royal decree.

Welcoming the warm gesture of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, PIACECO and President Air Marshal Arshad Malik congratulated the nation onrelease of more than 2,000 Pakistani prisoners from Saudi Arabian jails.

“PIA is ready to present its services to bring back Pakistani expatriatesfrom Saudi Arabia,” he said.

He said the national flag carrier was awaiting the government’s course ofaction and order in this regard.