The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Board of Directors has granted in-principle approval for a 15% salary increase for its employees.
A PIA spokesperson said that an in-principle approval had been granted for cadre-wise change to PIA employees' salaries in line with inflation. The board says the move aligns wages with the country’s rising inflation.
A PIA spokesperson confirmed that this is the first salary revision in four years. The last pay raise for PIA employees was implemented in 2019. Since then, soaring inflation had significantly impacted employees, making it difficult for them to manage daily expenses.
The spokesperson further stated that the decision aims to retain experienced staff, preventing a talent drain from the organization. Over the years, PIA has witnessed a steady decline in its workforce, with the total number of employees now reduced to less than 7,000 -- a figure that continues to shrink.
The issue of salary revision had been pending for a long time, with repeated requests made to the Privatization Commission and the financial adviser for approval. The recent decision marks a major step toward addressing employees' financial concerns while ensuring PIA maintains an efficient and experienced workforce.
