After the deadly aviation incident took place in 1966 involving the PIA 's helicopter service in Eastern Pakistan , he stressed towards the aviation safety which led to the PIA achieved lowest aircraft accident rate and highest net profit of Pakistan , and was a formidable competitor in the world airline business . In addition , Asghar Khan briefly served as the Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority ( CAA ) from 1965 until retiring in 1968 . His tenure as president is often reminded as " Golden age of PIA " by his supporters . In 1968 , Air-Mshl . Asghar eventually retired from his military service and later left the corporate affairs of the airlines , also in 1968
deadly aviation incident
Pakistan International Airlines Flight 17
Asghar Khan