ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Friday granted approval to a new airline to operate from Sialkot airport.
The approval was given during a meeting chaired by PM Imran in Islamabad in presence of the private airline Chairman Fazal Gilani, Federal Minister for Privatisation and Aviation Mohammedmian Soomro and Special Assistant to the Prime Minister Muhammad Usman Dar.
Following the approval, PM Imran said, “The decision of traders to start flight services is a welcome step,” adding that “Sialkot is becoming an important hub of investment and the government will provide further facilities”.
PM Imran further said, “The government is taking comprehensive measures for the business community. The start of the airline will increase business activities and employment in the region.”
“Traders should present more recommendations and the government will consider them,” he continued.
Speaking on the occasion, the private airline chairman said, “The airline will be operational next year. We are thankful to PM Imran for granting government patronage.”
from Pakistan Today
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