Sexual harassment: LHC seeks reply from PIA

LAHORE: The Lahore High Court on Wednesday sought a reply from the administration of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on a petition moved by a lady pilot alleging that women pilots of the national carrier were being sexually harassed.

The petitioner, Captain Riffat Haye, alleged that officials sexually harassed women pilots during flights or in offices. She further alleged that if the officers’ demands were not met, they would create hurdles in promotions.

Source: Daily Times

Date:10/13/2011