PM Nawaz inaugurates new terminal of Multan airport
A number of international airlines have applied for operating direct flights to and from Multan.
MULTAN (Web Desk) – Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif has inaugurated the new terminal of Multan International Airport on Monday, Dunya News reported.
The project has been completed within three years at a cost of Rs9 billion to provide modern facilities to the passengers.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Aviation Shujaat Azeem conducted final inspection of new Multan airport.
The project was initiated to expand the existing airport so that wide-bodied aircraft including Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 could land and take off for direct international passengers and cargo flights.
Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Aviation Shujaat Azeem posted a message on his Twitter account:
New #runway and #apron at #Multan #International #Airport will cater operation of Boeing 747 and Boeing 777 2/4 pic.twitter.com/6ge5fzeGmZ
— Shujaat Azeem (@shujaatazeem) March 8, 2015
International cargo flights from Multan will boost the exports of fruits, particularly mango, the Radio Pakistan reported.
A cargo complex has also been built having storage capacity of 10,000 tons and preservation of perishable vegetables and fruits.
Civil Aviation Authority officials say a number of international airlines have applied for operating direct flights to and from Multan.
Addressing the inaugural event in Multan, PM Nawaz said several projects worth twenty nine billion rupees were started in the city.
"We have decided to launch mega projects in Multan city particularly in the fields of education and health", he said.
He said the construction of international airport in Multan will enhance the area s exports to the outside world especially those of mangoes and textiles.
The Prime Minister said a plan has been envisaged to construct 32 kilometre intra-city ring road in Multan. Federal government will provide funds for this project.
