Senate body recommends disciplinary action against PIA official
ISLAMABAD: The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges has recommended disciplinary action against a PIA official and an inquiry into an ASF officer over alleged misconduct with parliamentarians, expressing serious concern over the behaviour of staff and directing the relevant authorities to ensure proper training in public dealing. The meeting of the Senate Committee on Rules of…
The Senate Committee on Rules of Procedure and Privileges met on Friday to discuss disciplinary actions against PIA staff and ASF officials accused of misconduct. Saima Rana, a PIA cabin crew member, was the focus of a privilege motion regarding her behavior during flight PK-326 from Quetta to Islamabad on February 7, 2026. The committee expressed serious concern over PIA staff's conduct, particularly after learning that no one from PIA had contacted Senator Bilal Ahmed Khan Mandokhail to apologize for Rana's alleged misconduct.
The committee recommended disciplinary action against the PIA official involved, including potential dismissal. The motion was disposed of.
Another privilege motion, moved by Senator Samina Mumtaz Zehri, related to an ASF official's alleged improper treatment of Senator Zehri during Emirates flight EK-601 check-in on July 24, 2026. The ASF officer questioned Zehri about foreign currency in her bag and allegedly mishandled the bag during the check-in process. Zehri's concern was that such treatment could be inappropriate for a parliamentarian, and the committee agreed, recommending that ASF personnel receive proper training in dealing with the public.
An apology was offered by a senior ASF officer, and the committee recommended a 15-day inquiry into the matter, with the responsible officer to be presented before the committee at its next meeting.
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