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Abbas Ali wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:32 pm According to PTV News, a parliamentary committee has proposed 'Quaid-e-Azam International Airport' as the name for New Islamabad International Airport.

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Although Karachi is named Jinnah Int'l I its actually the same - haven't expected that :-k .
Unfortuante that they won't name it after Abdul Satter Edhi
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Abbas Ali wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:32 pm According to PTV News, a parliamentary committee has proposed 'Quaid-e-Azam International Airport' as the name for New Islamabad International Airport.

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This is kind of Duplicate. OLD Karachi Airport was Quaid-e-Azam International Airport QIAP later on new Terminal was added called Jinnah Terminal and then Jinnah Terminal once fully operational becomes Jinnah Airport.
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faisal-777 wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:27 am
Ammar wrote: Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:46 pm If one has a return flight around 16/17th August from London on PK, where should they expect to be landing?

New Airport or BBIAP?
Expect to land at the old ISB. The switch to airport is going to take a lot of time. 14 Aug is only an inauguration date (which I personally think is also a political stunt) and is no guarantee that the airport can be operated 100% flawlessly from this date. I personally believe only some hajj flights will probably be taking off or landing after this date. All the major carriers will take some time to switch (could be anytime between 6 months to 1 year).

Also the access to airport is right now a total mess due to Metro being built. Lanes closed, diversions due to construction work can be seen on the way from Islamabad. The metro work clearly doesn't seem to be completing before the end of year.
Thank you very much for the detailed answer and info.

Was hoping the shift would be swift and would get the chance to see new Isloo Airport, or QIAP as it will probably be called.
But I suppose we wont be free of this old junkyard of an airport for quite a while.
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Abbas Ali wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:32 pm According to PTV News, a parliamentary committee has proposed 'Quaid-e-Azam International Airport' as the name for New Islamabad International Airport.

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Liaqat Ali Khan International Airport would have been better
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Ammar wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2017 12:14 am
faisal-777 wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 10:27 am
Ammar wrote: Wed Jul 19, 2017 11:46 pm If one has a return flight around 16/17th August from London on PK, where should they expect to be landing?

New Airport or BBIAP?
Expect to land at the old ISB. The switch to airport is going to take a lot of time. 14 Aug is only an inauguration date (which I personally think is also a political stunt) and is no guarantee that the airport can be operated 100% flawlessly from this date. I personally believe only some hajj flights will probably be taking off or landing after this date. All the major carriers will take some time to switch (could be anytime between 6 months to 1 year).

Also the access to airport is right now a total mess due to Metro being built. Lanes closed, diversions due to construction work can be seen on the way from Islamabad. The metro work clearly doesn't seem to be completing before the end of year.
Thank you very much for the detailed answer and info.

Was hoping the shift would be swift and would get the chance to see new Isloo Airport, or QIAP as it will probably be called.
But I suppose we wont be free of this old junkyard of an airport for quite a while.
It's impossibe to switch airports overnight!
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The name 'Quaid-e-Azam International Airport' for the new airport was approved through a resolution passed by a parliamentary rules, procedures and privileges committee.

A special committee has been constituted to propose name for the new airport and I believe name recommended by that special committee will be considered for the new airport.
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Cabinet Special Committee formed to propose name for New Islamabad International Airport.

Committee members include:

Minister for Ports and Shipping Mir Hasil Khan Bizenjo
Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Maryam Aurangzeb
Adviser to Prime Minister for National History & Literary Heritage Irfan Siddique
Special Assistant to the Prime Minister for Law Barrister Zafarullah Khan

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Pakistan-1 wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:54 am
Abbas Ali wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:32 pm According to PTV News, a parliamentary committee has proposed 'Quaid-e-Azam International Airport' as the name for New Islamabad International Airport.

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Liaqat Ali Khan International Airport would have been better
None of these, actually "Gandhara International Airport" would have sounded much cooler !
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Abbas Ali wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2017 5:34 am The name 'Quaid-e-Azam International Airport' for the new airport was approved through a resolution passed by a parliamentary rules, procedures and privileges committee.

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#-o We already have Jinnah International Airport. Didn't this thing came into their minds.
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faisal-777 wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2017 9:18 am
Pakistan-1 wrote: Fri Jul 21, 2017 3:54 am
Abbas Ali wrote: Thu Jul 20, 2017 4:32 pm According to PTV News, a parliamentary committee has proposed 'Quaid-e-Azam International Airport' as the name for New Islamabad International Airport.

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Liaqat Ali Khan International Airport would have been better
None of these, actually "Gandhara International Airport" would have sounded much cooler !
Sure does plus it reminds the people of Pakistan of it's history and why there is a white bar in its flag
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In July 21 newspapers:

Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) tender notice offering business opportunities at New Islamabad International Airport.

1. To establish, operate & maintain 4/5 Star Hotel.

2. To establish, operate & maintain Transit Hotel.

3. To establish Multipurpose Shopping Mall including Cinepax, Food Court & Office Block.

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Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) bids invitation for Self branding on side walls of Cargo Complex at Islamabad International Air Port (IIAP).

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I think much of the work is still incomplete and our honourable PM will do what he is doing. He will inaugurate the airport on 14th August which will still be under progress for completion and will take the credits for next election!
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Abdulrafeysiddiqui wrote: Sat Jul 22, 2017 10:05 am I think much of the work is still incomplete and our honourable PM will do what he is doing. He will inaugurate the airport on 14th August which will still be under progress for completion and will take the credits for next election!
doubt he will last that long
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Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) tender notice in July 25 newspaper for establishment of Office Block at New Islamabad International Airport on an area measuring 10,793 square yards and reserve price of Rs. 12,000/- per square yard for a period of 30 years on lease basis.

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Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) request for proposal notice in July 29 newspaper for installation, testing, commissioning, operations and maintenance of public wireless communication system (Cellular Network Services) at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, on Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) basis.

Offers received will be opened on August 15, 2017.

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