In a significant development, a special nine-member committee has been established to oversee the split of the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), as reported by ARY News on Saturday.
Shazia Rizvi, Head of Committee
Leading the committee will be Shazia Rizvi, the Joint Secretary II of the Ministry of Aviation, bringing her wealth of experience to guide this critical transition.
Vice Air Marshal Taimoor Iqbal, Deputy Head
Vice Air Marshal Taimoor Iqbal has been appointed as the deputy of the committee, emphasizing the importance of a seamless and coordinated effort.
Diverse Expertise
The committee boasts a diverse range of expertise with members from various key departments. It includes Asif Iqbal, the Joint Secretary of the Ministry of Aviation; Abdul Malik from the Ministry of Finance; and Nadir Shafiq, the Deputy Director General of Regulatory CAA.
Additional Members
In addition to the above-mentioned members, Commodore Mirza Aamir, President of the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board; Saqib Butt, the CAA’s Director of Finance; Sameer Saeed, overseeing Aviation Security; Sadiqul Rahman, the Director of APS; and Abid Ali Shah, the Director of HR at CAA, complete the roster.
Strict Deadline
The committee has been granted a strict deadline of 15 October to complete its tasks. Their primary objective is to oversee the restructuring process, dividing the CAA into two new organizations: the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) and the Bureau of Air Safety Investigation (BASI).
Crucial Responsibilities
This transition is not just about creating new entities; the committee faces the monumental task of transferring assets, funds, employees, records, and even equipment between these organizations. The successful execution of this restructuring is expected to usher in a new era of efficiency and safety in Pakistan’s civil aviation sector.
The nation awaits the outcome of this ambitious endeavor, which holds the promise of a more streamlined and effective civil aviation framework.
