Pakistan Airlines sacked 63 employees last month on various charges

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) said that it has sacked 63 employees last month on various charges, including fake pilot licences, false educational credentials, embezzlement and dereliction of duty, it was reported on Monday. PIA spokesperson Abdullah Khan said that the actions had been taken in accordance with the rules, The Express Tribune reported. He confirmed that among the 63 laid-off employees, five were captains, who were sacked over charges of having fake licences. The PIA fired 28 employees over fake credentials, while 27 employees were sacked for being absent without notice. Two employees over fired on charges of embezzlement and one employee was fired for incompetence, according to officials. (IANS)