Gwadar Int'l Airport To Be Inaugurated On March 23, Says Minister.

GWADAR -- Federal Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Ahsan Iqbal said on Saturday that New Gwadar International Airport would become operational from March 23 next year. The minister announced this while chairing a meeting to finalise the pricing model of fares for airports in Balochistan for higher traffic volumes and enhanced air-connectivity of the provinces. The planning minister directed authorities concerned to ensure inauguration and shifting of flight operations from old Gwadar Airport to New Gwadar Airport in March next year. 'It will be a gift for the people of Balochistan on Pakistan Day,' he added.

The minister further announced to expand international flight operations from Quetta airport by August 14 this year to enhance Balochistan's connectivity with Middle East. The...