Pilots with dubious credentials grounded forthwith: Shibli Faraz.

ISLAMABAD -- 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.

Briefing media after the cabinet meeting in Islamabad, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Syed Shibli Faraz said federal government has initiated a thorough process of reforms in Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and all airlines of the country to ensure transparency in all procedures and licensing of pilots.

The Information Minister 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.

He said 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.

He said the cabinet also endorsed the decisions taken in ECC meeting of 25th of last month.

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.

The cabinet also discussed sustainable development goals and on the...