Mirpur to get its first airport of international standard
In a landmark move, the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) government
has approved the construction of a modern international airport in Mirpur,
marking a major step toward improving regional connectivity and providing
advanced air travel facilities for residents and overseas Kashmiris.
According to official sources, construction is
expected to begin within the current financial year as part of a broader
infrastructure development initiative for AJK. The project aims to enhance
domestic and international travel access while contributing to the region’s
economic growth and investment potential.
Technical feasibility
and site selection
A spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority
(PAA) confirmed that the technical feasibility and site selection process is
already underway. This includes identifying a suitable location and conducting
detailed technical and environmental assessments.
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“The Pakistan Airports Authority has initiated feasibility studies and site selection, with initial technical work expected to be completed by December 2025,” the spokesperson stated.
Once the feasibility and design approvals are
finalized, a groundbreaking ceremony will be held to officially launch
construction of the Mirpur International Airport, one of the region’s most
anticipated development projects.
Boosting connectivity
and economic growth
Officials noted that the new airport will
provide direct air connectivity for the people of AJK—particularly for overseas
Kashmiris—reducing their reliance on distant airports in Islamabad and other
provinces.
The project is also expected to stimulate
local economic activity, create employment opportunities, and attract domestic
and foreign investment.
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“Ground preparations are in progress, and all technical studies and approvals are targeted for completion by the end of 2025,” the PAA spokesperson added.
The
establishment of Mirpur International Airport is set to become a milestone in
AJK’s infrastructure development, symbolizing progress, connectivity, and new
opportunities for the region’s future.
Source: https://kashmirenglish.pk/