Aviation minister visits PIA HQs, gets briefing on future plans.

ISLAMABAD -- Minister for Aviation Khawaja Saad Rafique on Thursday visited the Head Office of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and allied facilities in Karachi.

The minister had detailed discussions with members of the PIA Board of Directors, which was followed by Chief Executive Officer Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat's presentation on working, performance, ongoing projects and future plans of the national flag carrier, a news release said here.

Khawaja Saad directed the PIA officials to improve the services of the airlines and utilize all available resources to their maximum potential.

He also visited the PIA Training Centre and flight simulator building where he was apprised about the commissioning and installation of the A320 flight simulator, which was expected to save Rs 25 million annually.

The minister took a round of PIA Flight Kitchen and Precision Engineering Complex.

He directed PIA officials to complete the installation of the A320 flight simulator...