Director General of Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Khaqan Murtaza has said that he has decided to modernize Skardu Airport according to international standards to promote tourism in Pakistan. Open Sky Policy has also been planned to promote tourism.
Work Started to Modernize Skardu Airport
As per CAA, the work of upgrading Skardu Airport has been started. He said that recently, Saudi aviation officials were surprised to see the beauty of the northern regions of Pakistan. Saudi authorities expressed direct interest.
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Steps are being taken to increase the fuel storage of aircraft in the northern regions and refueling facilities have also been provided at the airport.