Gwadar Airport designated as international airport
Gwadar Airport has officially been
designated as an international airport, now accommodating international
passenger and cargo flights. This development marks a major milestone in the
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), aimed at enhancing regional
connectivity and trade.
The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR)
formalized the airport’s international status through two notifications. The
first, issued under Section 9, declared Gwadar Airport an international
facility, while the second, under Section 10, authorized the operation of
international passenger flights.
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Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and
Chinese Premier Li Qiang virtually inaugurated the airport in October during
the latter's four-day bilateral visit to Pakistan. Calling the $200 million
project a “gift” from China, PM Shehbaz emphasized its significance as a
cornerstone of the multibillion-dollar CPEC initiative. The inauguration
ceremony was held at the Prime Minister’s Office in Islamabad.
The event coincided with the 23rd
Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG)
meeting on October 15-16, which Premier Li attended under stringent security
measures.
The Civil Aviation Authority
confirmed that Gwadar International Airport, among Pakistan’s largest, is now
equipped to handle both domestic and international flights.
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Strategically located 14 kilometers
north of Gwadar city on Balochistan’s Arabian Sea coast, the airport enhances
the region’s growing reputation as a vital trade and development hub. Gwadar’s
strategic position has driven significant commercial and infrastructural
growth, solidifying its role in regional and global trade.
Gwadar International Airport operates
scheduled flights, catering to domestic and international routes. Its
completion represents a major step forward in strengthening Pakistan’s aviation
infrastructure and fostering economic integration within the region.
Source: Profit Pakistan