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Pakistan International Airline (PIA) has a long standing relationship with the people of Gilgit spread over the decades and PIA has always come up to the expectations of the people. Managing Director PIA, Capt. Mohammad Aijaz Haroon stated at the ceremony for awarding the appointment letter to the valiant son of Gilgit, Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi.
Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi had saved lives of two little girls, Kulsoom 5years and Komal 3years, who were drowning in the Gilgit River in September 1997. The President of Pakistan Mr. Asif Ali Zardari awarded Tamgha e Imtiaz to Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi for his courage and bravery on March 23, 2010.
Addressing the notables of Gilgit, MD PIA said that on 23rd March 2010 during the award ceremony at the President House, he decided to appoint this brave son of Gilgit in the airline. “This act of saving the lives of two little girls was not due to any family relationship between Ibrar and girls but it is only the national fervor that encouraged him to take such a daring step. We need courageous youth in PIA and being a national entity, PIA has a duty to give job opportunities to such brave youth in order to make them a role model for coming generations. Furthermore, PIA will support Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi for his further studies,” said the MD PIA.
“PIA is the only airline that is operating to connect the far and remote areas of Pakistan to the major cities of the country. It is pertinent to mention here that other private airlines are also operating in the country but only on profitable routes,” said Capt. Aijaz.
He said that PIA is working to expand its fleet and as soon as the airline gets more airplanes, flights to Gilgit will be increased. He asked the Provincial government of Gilgit Baltistan to give suggestions in order to facilitate the local public and PIA will try and come up to the expectations of the people of Gilgit Baltistan.
Federal Minister for Information, Mr. Qamar Zaman Kaira, Chief Minister Baltistan, syed Mehdi Shah, MD PIA Capt. Muhammad Aijaz Haroon, Director HRA&C Mr. Hanif Pathan, Mr. Abrar Ahmed Ghazi (Tamgha-e-Imtiaz) the boy who saved two girls from drowning along with the girls, Kulsoom and Komal
While addressing to the ceremony, Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi expressed his gratitude to the MD PIA, Capt. Aijaz Haroon and PIA for appreciating his brave act. He said that he jumped into the river to save those little girls because of humanity and he will continue to do so whenever there is danger to human life. He avowed to perform his duty day and night for the National Flag Carrier to show his thankfulness for providing employment.
The Chief Minister of Gilgit Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah said that he feels proud for being the Chief Minister of the land of brave people like Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi. He said that flights to Gilgit should increase and was grateful to MD PIA for organizing the ceremony.
Chief Guest of the ceremony, Federal Minister for Information, Qamar Zaman Kaira expressed his appreciation to the airline for organizing an event to mark the brave act of the young boy. He said Pakistan has such talented youth that needs appreciation. “People of Gilgit had left marks of courage and bravery on our history; this is the reality that makes people of our land superior than any other in the world. Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi has shown such a courageous act that is incomparable,” he added.
On the occasion, Ibrar Ahmed Ghazi received the appointment letter from Federal Minister for Information, Qamar Zaman Kaira, Chief Minister Gilgit Baltistan, Syed Mehdi Shah and MD PIA, Capt. Mohammad Aijaz Haroon. Director Human Resource and Coordination, Haneef Pathan, Chief Financial Officer, Faisal Malik, Ministers, Advisors of Gilgit Baltistan, local government representatives and respected people of Gilgit Baltistan also attended the ceremony.
Pakistan is surviving due to presence of such passionate citizens.