ISLAMABAD, Apr 18 (APP): Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz Tuesday directed the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to accelerate work on the planning phase of the new Islamabad international, which will be the most modern airport in the region. Chairing a meeting of CAA here at the PM house, he directed the authority to assign work separately to two contractors to simultaneously start work on project, with one working on the runway and allied facilities and the other on the building. "This will be the most modern airport and serve as a hub in the region and cater to growing needs of tourists and businessmen," the Prime Minister said.
He said the work on the airport will start in next few months and will be accomplished on most modern lines. The meeting discussed in detail the civil aviation policy. The Prime Minister said local and foreign carriers need to be encouraged to increase flights to Pakistan, however said that this be done while keeping in view the requirements of the PIA. He directed the Civil Aviation Authority to focus on improving country's airports and facilitate the passengers. He also asked for development of valuable surplus land adjoining the airports.
He also expressed satisfaction that the Civil Aviation Authority has transformed itself into a self-sustaining organization through sound management policies and appreciated the hardwork put in by its employees and management. Minister for Defence Rao Sikandar Iqbal informed the Prime Minister that technical and civil work of the new airport was being finalized while planning of the new Gwadar airport will commence next month. The meeting was attended by the Federal Minister for Defence Rao Sikandar Iqbal, Minister of State for Defence Zahid Hamid, Secretary Defence, DG Civil Aviation Authority and senior officials.
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