Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Chairman Rao Qamar Suleman resigned from his post on Tuesday, source said.
“After the resignation of Suleman, who has been on sick leaves for past few weeks, DMG captain Javed Younis has been appointed as acting chairman of the PIA,” media reports said quoting sources.
Suleman, the former Pakistan Air Force chief, was appointed as the chairman and chief executives officer (CEO) of the country’s national airlines in May this year.
PIA spokesperson Sultan Hassan has confirmed Rao’s resignation however he did not reveal the reason behind this decision.
Sources said that Rao decided to step down from the hot seat because of illness while some other sources claimed that he had differences with defense ministry.
PIA chairman steps down
