KARACHI – The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) suspended an air hostess, Hina Sani, after she was briefly detained at Toronto airport in Canada over possessing illegal passports.
A spokesperson of the national carrier confirmed the development to local media, stating that an action will be taken against the steward in light of the investigation report to be prepared by the Canadian authorities.
It emerged a day earlier that Hina Sani, who arrived in Toronto on PK-789, was arrested as Canadian immigration authorities found multiple passports belonging to different individuals from her baggage.
The airline spokesperson confirmed her arrest. The accused is said to be a family member of famous Pakistani singer.
Sources familiar with development told media that seven other flight attendants who were with Hina Sani on flight PK 789, were designated as no-flyers by the airline for Toronto.