The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) delayed or cancelled 103 domestic and international flights during August and September, 2011, because of technical reasons or aircraft inspection, Defence Minister Ahmad Mukhtar said on Monday in a written reply to the National Assembly.
In another written statement, Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Dr Asim Hussain said that 8,741 gas pilferers had been punished during July 1, 2010, to October 28, 2011. The National Assembly also unanimously passed a motion to pay tribute to late Begum Nusrat Bhutto for her services and sacrifices to restore democracy in the country.