In the case of Customs officials at Multan Airport seizing a consignment of expensive mobile phones from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) staff, the airlines took swift disciplinary action and suspended all suspects involved.

According to a PIA spokesperson, the administration has immediately suspended all cabin crew members involved in the incident and issued show-cause notices. A departmental inquiry has been initiated to thoroughly investigate the matter.

The spokesperson emphasized that strict measures would be taken against those found guilty. “If their guilt is proven, the strictest punishment will be determined as per company policy,” the spokesperson stated, reiterating PIA’s zero-tolerance policy towards unethical or illegal actions by its employees.

The airline administration has assured full cooperation with authorities to ensure accountability. "No leniency will be shown to employees involved in illegal activities," the spokesperson added.

A day ago, Customs officials recovered 78 high-value mobile phones worth hundreds and thousands of rupees from the crew of Pakistan International Airlines's (PIA) Dubai-Multan flight.

The seized iPhone 16 Pro were found in possession of five crew members, including senior steward Faisal Pervaiz, air hostesses Nishat and Sadaf, and flight stewards Imran and Khalid Khan. Acting on prior information, Customs authorities intercepted the crew and discovered 24 iPhones with the two air hostesses.

Upon further investigation and identification by the detained crew members, 54 more phones were recovered from the male crew members after calling them back from their hotel after the flight. The seized mobile phones are worth millions of rupees.

The statements of those involved in the smuggling attempt have been recorded, and while the mobile phones have been confiscated, the individuals were allowed to leave for home after the inquiry.