Pakistan pilots’ licences suspended over fake degrees

    A number of airline staff in Pakistan have had their licences suspended following the launch of an investigation into fake credentials.

    The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) revealed before a Supreme Court bench that 16 pilots and 65 cabin crew of various airlines have been grounded for allegedly holding fake degrees.

    The CAA lawyer stated that pilots whose licences have been suspended have the right to appeal.

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