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After PIA’s Paris advertisement causes uproar, the PM demands action, saying, “We’re coming.”

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An investigation has been ordered by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif into contentious advertising that Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) produced to herald the return of flights to Paris.

During a Senate session on Tuesday, Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Ishaq Dar revealed the development in response to a call to action issued by PPP Senator Sherry Rehman.

Sen. Rehman took issue with the commercial, which showed a PIA plane close to the Eiffel Tower with the slogan “We’re Coming.” She argued that the ad raised serious security concerns and misrepresented the airline’s intentions, leading to public ridicule.

“Who gave their approval for this advertisement, and why was it allowed to air without careful review?” Rehman, the senator, asked. Concerning the airline’s operational situation, she added that only 19 of its 34 planes are presently in service.

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The Prime Minister had taken notice of the issue; Senator Dar responded, and he requested an independent investigation into the making and approval of the advertisement.

Dar reiterated the government’s intention to privatize PIA and stressed that it will be a transparent process. According to him, 22 aircraft—six Boeings, eleven Airbuses, and five ATRs—are in service, while five Boeings and six Boeings are being repaired.

In addition, the Deputy Prime Minister said he was hopeful that PIA flights will resume to the UK by March or April, adding that a UK team would likely travel to Pakistan by the end of January to do a physical evaluation.

Dar recalled comments made by former aviation minister Ghulam Sarwar Khan, who asserted that PIA pilots possessed phony permits, in reference to previous disputes.

According to Dar, the statement caused PIA flights to be banned in the US, the UK, and Europe, costing the country’s aviation industry a substantial amount of money each year and harming its reputation.

He went on to say that the cabinet had suggested an investigation into the former minister’s remarks because of the significant impact they had on PIA and the grounding of multiple Pakistani pilots employed by foreign airlines.

Senator Rehman also raised broader concerns about the lack of clarity surrounding PIA’s privatization plan, urging the government to provide transparency. “The grounding of aircraft and uncertainty over the airline’s future need urgent attention,” she said.

Dar, while defending the privatization initiative, stated that the process was progressing rapidly and called for Pakistan’s corporate sector to take the lead in reviving the national carrier.

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Enhancing Pakistan-Bahrain Collaboration: Tarar Highlights Fortifying Media Connections Between Pakistan and Bahrain

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Attaullah Tarar, the Minister of Information and Broadcasting, has underlined the importance of strengthening cooperation between Bahrain’s and Pakistan’s official media organizations.
He proposed news sharing between the Bahrain News Agency (BNA) and the associated Press of Pakistan (app) during a meeting with Bahrain’s Minister for Information, Ramadan Bin Abdullah Al-Noaimi, in Riyadh. Attaullah Tarar stated that media delegation exchanges are essential to enhancing media cooperation.
According to the information minister, Pakistan and Bahrain have very close fraternal ties that are founded on shared history, religion, and culture.
Pakistan’s economy is heading in the right direction, according to Attaullah Tarar.
Additionally, he stated that Pakistan offers great prospects for foreign investors to make investments.
According to Bahrain’s Information Minister, the country cherishes its relationship with Pakistan.
He reaffirmed Bahrain’s determination to further strengthen media cooperation.

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Mandi Bahauddin District Jail: MNA Launches Improvement Initiatives at Jail

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During his visit to District Jail Mandi Bahauddin, Member of the National Assembly Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosaal officially opened a number of development projects, including the recently built jail building.
Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosaal mna was welcomed at the District Jail by Superintendent Jail Haq Nawaz, Deputy Superintendent Sheikh Arif Nisar, Shahzad Aslam Jaja, and other jail staff. The Jail’s cadre saluted and presented a guard of honor.
He treated sick inmates admitted to the hospital, established other development projects, including the recently built jail facility, and toured several barracks, mills, anchorage, juvenile ward, and jail hospital.
at addition to planting a sapling at the jail as part of the tree plantation campaign, Chaudhry Nasir Iqbal Bosal MNA expressed gratitude for Superintendent Jail Haq Nawaz’s efforts and offered prayers for the nation’s growth and prosperity.

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Under the auspices of Ombudsman Punjab, an awareness seminar was held at the Government Mc High School in Nakana Sahib.

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The ombudsman Punjab Nankana Sahib Region held an awareness seminar at Government Captain Hassan Nawaz Shaheed MC High School.
The CEO of the District Education Authority, Shazia Bano, chaired the seminar. Advisor Malik Muhammad Aslam and District Education Officer Secondary Dr. Saima Zafar were among the educators, students, and education officers that attended the session.
In his speech to the seminar, Malik Muhammad Aslam stated that people are aware of their rights and that our goal is to eradicate institutional corruption and poor management.Everyone must do their share to improve institutions. The provincial ombudsman’s awareness campaign was deemed beneficial by civil society representatives, educators, and students, who said it provided them with information about the institution’s significance and what to do in the event of a complaint.Teachers and students reaffirmed their commitment to playing their part in raising public knowledge of the ombudsman.

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