Air Marshal Arshad Malik Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) meeting with Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Pakistan, H.E. Hamid Abbas Lafta at Islamabad.
The meeting was held in a congenial environment and matters pertaining to the possibility of starting PIA’s operations to Iraq during Ashura and Arba’een, facilitation of PIA Passengers and their pilgrimage to the holy sites were discussed.
According to details, the Ambassador assured the CEO of his full cooperation and support in facilitating passengers and PIA’s flight operations to the destination.
This was a preliminary meeting aimed at developing a consensus and a better understanding of the situation which will be followed by mid-tier tactical meetings in the future.
Air Marshal Arshad Mahmood Malik Chief Executive Officer Pakistan International Airlines:
Air Marshal Arshad Malik is a nominated Director since October 17, 2018. He was elected as acting CEO on October 26, 2018 and was appointed regular CEO w.e.f. April 26, 2019 as per PSC Guidelines 2015. Before joining PIA, Air Marshal Malik was Vice Chief of the Air Staff (VCAS), of Pakistan Air Force (PAF). During his career in PAF, he has flown various trainer and fighter aircraft; and, commanded a fighter squadron, a flying wing, an operational air base and a regional air command. He has also overseen and coordinated the development, manufacturing of JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft, induction of transport aircraft like IL-78 and C-130. He has led sale of JF-17 aircraft and Super Mashak aircraft. Air Marshal Malik has served as Board Chairman of Pakistan Aeronautical Complex, Kamra. His staff appointments include Personal Staff Officer to Chief of the Air Staff, Director Operations Project, Director Operational Requirement and Development, Assistant Chief of Air Staff (OR&D), Chief Project Director JF-17, and Deputy Chief of the Air Staff (Personnel) at Air Headquarters. He is a graduate of Combat Commanders’ School, Air War College, National Defence University and Air Command and Staff College, United States of America. In recognition of his meritorious services, he had been awarded Hilal-i-Imtiaz (Military), Sitara-i-Imtiaz (Military) and Tamgha-i-Imtiaz (Military). Air Marshal Malik is ex-officio Chairman of PIA subsidiaries viz PIA Investments Ltd and Skyrooms (Pvt.) Ltd. He is Member of Board Finance Committee, Board HR & Compensation Committee, Board Procurement Committee as well as Board COE Committee. Air Marshal Malik is Member CAA Board. He is also Chairman Al-Shifa Trust – the flagship CSR setup of PIACL.
