I have been watching the trial of Heather Cho since Monday and comparing it to what is going on in Pakistan.. Most of you know Heather was the Vice President Cabin Service of Korean Air who objected to being served macadamia nuts in a small bag rather than on a plate. I would have objected also if I were sitting next to her in the First Class. But Heather went into a nut rage and fired the stewardess involved on the spot and ordered her to be removed from the flight before it took off. The plane had to return to the gate and was delayed by twenty minutes. Heather had clout because her father is the Chairman of Korean Airlines (shown below). Heather was arrested for her offensive behavior because it is against aviation safety rules and she is facing a possible ten years imprisonment. She has been dismissed from all her positions including as Chief Executive of KAL Hotel Network. Both she and her father have apologized hundred times but the Korean judicial system wants no part of it. I am reminded of a similar incident on a PIA flight a few months ago when Pakistani Prime Ministers wife and daughter got several employes suspended because they would not allow family maids to sit with them in the First Class with economy paid tickets. Abuse of government employees by women of Pakistani VIPs is a regular feature in Pakistan. While the establishment (shown in the photo below) holds daily meetings in cozy settings to deliberate on why people cannot get basic needs such as petrol, gas, water, and electricity, their wives and daughters are roaming around in taxpayers paid limousines and choppers. There was a time when South Korea used to look up to Pakistan for help with its economy and business practices. It was also known, like Pakistan of today, for its high level political corruption. But ordinary people woke up and led the Reforms Movement in the nation. The result is todays South Korea is an example of transparency and accountability from top to bottom. I wonder if I shall see in my lifetime a similar transition in Pakistan. Perhaps the accountability should start with women because the men are beyond hope. Dr. Muhammad M. Awan 1/21/15
Posted on: Wed, 21 Jan 2015 07:32:20 +0000
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