NA SC on Defense expresses concern over unsatisfactory performance of CAA

ISLAMABAD: National Assembly Standing Committee on Defense expresses great concerns over unsatisfactory performance of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and demanded CAA’s separation from Ministry of Defense during the meeting held at Parliament House on Monday.

The meeting was presided by chairperson Azra Afzal. The meeting was attended by MNA Mrs. Shagufta Sadiq, MNA Mrs Ayaz Amir, MNA MR. Jawad Hussain, MNA Syed Haider Ali Shah, MNA Dr. Talat Mahesar and the high ranking officers from the Ministry of Defense.

According to details, the committee recommended that the Civil Aviation should take immediate steps to improve outlook of the Airports of the country, plantation should be done around the airports and public transports should be made available at all airports.

The Committee discussed the Pakistan Naval Academy (Award of degree) Amendments Bill, 2010 and unanimously passed it.

The Committee was given comprehensive briefing about introduction, restructuring regulatory and operational performance of Civil Aviation Authority.

The meeting was attended by MNA Mrs. Shagufta Sadiq, MNA Mrs Ayaz Amir, MNA MR. Jawad Hussain, MNA Syed Haider Ali Shah, MNA Dr. Talat Mahesar and the high ranking officers from the Ministry of Defense.

The Secretary Ministry of Defense assured the committee that the necessary steps are being taken, in light of the recommendations of this committee, for the regularization of their services and assured that committee that this issue will be resolved shortly.