KARACHI: Senior flight steward of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA), Faisal Majeed Pehnwar, was suspended for smuggling mobile phones from Canada. According reports, Customs officials discovered 16 mobile phones hidden on his person, leading to immediate disciplinary action by PIA management.

According to show-cause notice issued by General Manager of PIA Flight Services, phones were found during Customs check for passengers arriving on flight. Notice stated, “Upon your arrival at [Karachi] Airport, 16 mobile phones were discovered concealed on your body.

This behaviour constitutes violation of employee disciplinary policy, leading to your immediate suspension from duty.” Airline further emphasised that any misuse of company privileges and involvement in smuggling activities would not be tolerated. Pehnwar has been instructed to provide written response to notice within three days, addressing allegations against him. PIA continues to face scrutiny over operational integrity and this incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding smuggling activities within aviation sector.