PIA pilot Shumaila Mazhar slammed rumors about her and Maryam Masood being sisters
Recent revelations by the Aviation Minister and the controversy of fake licenses of Pakistani pilots has negatively impacted the dignity associated with the profession. The license scandal has affected a large number of pilots as several airlines in Pakistan stepped forward and started to cancel the license of many pilots.
Among those with rumored fake licenses were some famous names like the viral PIA sisters who had become recently famous for being the first female sister pilots to fly an aircraft together
After news that the two sisters, Maryam Masood and Erum Masood, were also allegedly in the list of pilots with fake licenses, a picture captioned as ‘famous pilot sisters’ began circulating within many social media posts.
Famous Pilot Sisters Who Flew Boeing 777 Together Named In PIA ‘Fake License’ Scandal 💔💔 pic.twitter.com/qgiMOt1Slj
— BleedGreen.pk (@bleedgreenarmy) June 28, 2020
Unfortuantely, the photo is not of the two sisters but of Maryam Masood and a colleague of hers, who has now spoken up.
PIA pilot Shumaila Mazhar, who was photographed alongside Captain Maryam Masood spoke up against rumors wrongly attributing her as the other sister
She explained that she and captain Maryam are not sisters and she is being wrongly targeted. She said that Captain Maryam has been her captain on a flight and there’s nothing more to it. She also clarified that her name is not included in any of the lists that reveal the names of the fake license holders. She also mentioned that she has been subjected to severe mental trauma because of the false news and she really wasn’t able to deal with the hate.
I have been continuously subjected to mental trauma, anguish by so called media intellectuals. I request you all to stop spreading lies and hate speech without knowing the truth. Capt Maryam has been my“ Capt” and we are not sisters. My name is not included in any list of pilots pic.twitter.com/013Y6RfP5C
— shim (@shumailaMazhar7) July 1, 2020
PIA pilot Shumaila Mazhar stated that her name is not included in the list, that allegedly includes Maryam Masood, of fake license holders
Shumaila said that she wasn’t being investigated for this controversy and she also mentioned that before commenting on a rumor, people should verify it from the sources and should keep the feelings of that person or their family into consideration.
I am not In the list of dubious licenses and I am neither grounded nor a part of any investigation. At least think about those people and their families who’re name is falsely accused. Allah is a better judge for those who use unfair means for getting any benefit.
— shim (@shumailaMazhar7) July 1, 2020
Shumaila said that her character was assassinated without proof and she has been held accountable by the public who did not even bother to verify the news. She further prayed that she gets justice.
I am sure He will judge all those first who lie about others and assassinate characters without any proof or confirmation. I am waiting for his judgement and انشاءالله I won’t be disappointed.
— shim (@shumailaMazhar7) July 1, 2020
A lot of people felt sorry for the PIA pilot Shumaila Mazhar being clubbed with Maryam Masood and others
They said that it is unfortunate to see some wonderful employees being awfully treated for some ‘political’ reasons.
Thank you for such soothing words ! We all actually need it. Appreciated
— shim (@shumailaMazhar7) July 2, 2020
People highlighted the irresponsible attitude of the media channels and the ones who didn’t bother to verify that PIA pilot Shumaila Mazhar wasn’t the sister of Captain Maryam Masood
Thank you for acknowledging
— shim (@shumailaMazhar7) July 2, 2020
Certainly this is not journalism but yellow journalism to malign a person n subject her to mental torture n agony without any reason n evidence.
— Javed Iqbal (@JavedIq96323130) July 1, 2020
They even advised PIA pilot Shumaila Mazhar to issue an official statement to ensure that she’s not wrongly labeled as sister of Maryam Masood anymore and mainstream platforms can correct their information
Thanks for the advice! Appreciated
— shim (@shumailaMazhar7) July 2, 2020
A fraction of people argued that Shumaila should have spoken up when they were being lauded the first time around, having been mislabeled then on social media too, as sisters
You didn't post a clarification when you two were being congratulated.
— Naik Parveen benaami account (@NaikParveen7) July 2, 2020
— Ihtisham Ul Haq (@iihtishamm) July 2, 2020
There is a way to make a clarification instead of making it about yourself. This picture has been published since a few years as both being sisters. Your clarification should have come then. It’s a bit late now. Have sympathy for the passengers you fly!!
— Mahbina (@MahbinaW) July 2, 2020
Shumaila Mazhar has clarified that the picture is from the flight to Gilgit and it went viral because PIA appointed all-women crew for such a technical flight
The flight to Gilgit is very challenging and requires a lot of precision and technique. Our dynamic duo, Captain Maryam Masood and First Officer Shumaila Mazhar make it look so easy as they fly through the mountains celebrating the beauty of our northern areas! Way to go!! #PIA pic.twitter.com/UOQC8VbRUZ
— PIA (@Official_PIA) June 21, 2018
So, what are your thoughts about the issue? Let us know in the comments below.
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