PIA and Transparency International sign MoU

KARACHI (June 12 2005): A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed between Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) and Transparency International for the implementation of transparency in procurement system at the PIA Head Office. Transparency International is a non-governmental organisation dedicated to strengthening accountability and curbing corruption. Its national chapter Transparency International Pakistan aims at building a coherent national integrity system with primary emphasis on reforming the system, rather than blaming the individuals.

Vice Chairman, Transparency International Pakistan, Syed Adil Gilani appreciated PIA for voluntarily bringing in an external system for improving its procurement procedures. He expressed his confidence that the Transparency International will not only assist in streamlining the procedures, but would also ensure quality procurements in less time and at competitive rates. Justification of the decisions taken is provided without discrimination to all parties concerned or to any individual or institution, he assured.

Tariq Kirmani, PIA Chairman and CEO speaking on the occasion said that the memorandum is basically a route, which the corporation is adopting to bring transparency and excellence in its procurements. He said that the present policy of PIA where different departments are making purchases separately is being improvised and a centralised procurement system, which caters to the needs of all the departments, is being established.

In addition to this the agreement with Transparency International will further not only financial benefits but would also earn the organisation a good reputation.-PR

Copyright Business Recorder, 2005