Dragging Pakistan Railways to oblivion

It is tragic to witness that one of the giants of public sector entities (PSEs), Pakistan Railways, is on the brink of demise owing to the mismanagement and corruption that have brought it to this critical juncture. However, some hope now appears on the horizon as the Supreme Court of Pakistan (SC) has taken up this matter.

PIA: safety lapses

Year 2011, thus far, has turned out to be quite a nightmare for the national carrier. Bad news has followed the state-run airline like a plague. Whereas earlier this year stories circulated about union politics and passenger inconvenience vis-a-vis flight delays, the current round of news can cause grave consequences for the unsuspecting passengers who choose to fly PIA.