By Web Desk 
A recent session of the National Assembly’s Privatisation Committee has revealed that the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) was involved in making ‘out-of-turn’ appointments in Pakistan International Airlines (PIA). The appointments, made during the PPP’s tenure, have come under scrutiny for bypassing standard hiring procedures and prioritizing political favoritism over merit.
The revelations have led to a fresh debate on the impact of political interference in state-owned enterprises like PIA, which has been struggling with financial difficulties and operational inefficiencies for years. Committee members pointed out that these appointments had contributed to the airline’s ongoing challenges, including overstaffing and inefficiencies in management.
The PPP has refuted these claims, insisting that all appointments were made in accordance with legal procedures. However, the committee has called for further investigations to ensure transparency and accountability in PIA’s recruitment processes, urging reforms to prevent future instances of political influence.