Govt initiates thorough process of reforms in CAA.

Islamabad -- Federal government has initiated a thorough process of reforms in Civil Aviation Authority and all airlines of the country to ensure transparency in all procedures and licensing of pilots.

Meeting of the Federal Cabinet was held in Islamabad on Wednesday with Prime Minister Imran Khan in the chair. The meeting discussed overall political and economic situation in the country.

The cabinet accorded approval to three agreements of hydro power projects. It also took into consideration the renewable energy options for power production including solar and wind. The Prime Minster directed to remove any hurdles and bottlenecks in the way of these alternative sources to encourage cheap energy production.

Briefing media after the cabinet meeting in Islamabad, Information Minister Senator Shibli Faraz said pilots with dubious credentials have been grounded forthwith.

He said the pilots whose licenses were found to be suspicious have been terminated from service, adding that five employees of CAA have also been grounded till the process is completed.

In addition, the CAA has been directed to start further action on fast track basis. He said degrees of all airline staff will be verified.

The Minister said Prime Minister strongly believes in meritocracy and transparency in all sectors.

Senator Shibli Faraz said the cabinet deliberated on the report of Auditor General and expressed satisfaction that remarkable improvement has been made in procedures during this government.

Shibli Faraz said the cabinet also endorsed the decisions taken in ECC meeting of 25th of last

The cabinet also discussed sustainable development goals and on the suggestion of Minister for Information Technology Aminul Haq, the Prime Minister directed to reallocate development funds within a month before their lapse.

Shibli Faraz said the Prime Minister directed to activate provincial finance commission in order for equitable development in all parts of provinces in an organized way and without any undue...