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Business Recorder
18 hours ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Major runway project at JIAK exceeds progress expectations
KARACHI: The major runway upgradation project at Jinnah International Airport Karachi has exceeded its progress expectations, achieving 53 percent completion by the end of May 2025, surpassing the planned target of 51 percent. The Rs 8.3 billion infrastructure development project, focused on upgrading Runway 07L/25R, has maintained steady momentum since its commencement in July 2024. Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has confirmed the project remains on track for completion by January 2026. To ensure timely delivery of this critical aviation infrastructure, construction teams are operating double shifts at the site, said PAA spokesman, adding this intensive work schedule is reflecting the authority's commitment to minimizing disruption while accelerating progress on the strategic project. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Karachi airport's main runway upgrade reaches 53%, says PAA
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Wednesday announced that the upgradation of Runway 07L/25R at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) has reached 53% completion by the end of May 2025, exceeding the planned target of 51%. 'The project, which began in July 2024, is progressing on schedule and is expected to be completed by January 2026,' PAA said in a statement. The authority informed that double shift operations are ongoing at the site 'to ensure timely delivery of this vital national infrastructure'. PAA shared that a key milestone was achieved with the arrival of the first shipment of imported Airfield Lighting (AFL) equipment at the project site. 'In preparation for the deployment of this advanced system, PAA engineers have successfully completed training abroad,' it said. 'Valued at Rs8.3 billion, the JIAP Runway Upgradation Project reflects the Authority's commitment to enhancing airport infrastructure across Pakistan,' it added. Once completed, the upgrade will allow Karachi Airport to achieve Category 4F status, making it capable of handling wide-body aircraft with higher operational requirements. This upgrade is expected to attract both domestic and international airlines to operate at JIAP in the future. Upon completion of the upgrade, it will feature the latest energy-efficient LED CAT-I Airfield Lighting System with runway centreline lights. The project also includes an extension of the runway by 1,000 feet, making it 11,500 feet. Reconstruction of taxiways and overruns at both ends, and asphaltic overlay of four taxi links near the 07L end.
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
Karachi Airport's main runway upgrade reaches 53%, says PCAA
The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Wednesday announced that the upgradation of Runway 07L/25R at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) has reached 53% completion by the end of May 2025, exceeding the planned target of 51%. 'The project, which began in July 2024, is progressing on schedule and is expected to be completed by January 2026,' PCAA said in a statement. The authority informed that double shift operations are ongoing at the site 'to ensure timely delivery of this vital national infrastructure'. PCAA shared that a key milestone was achieved with the arrival of the first shipment of imported Airfield Lighting (AFL) equipment at the project site. 'In preparation for the deployment of this advanced system, PAA engineers have successfully completed training abroad,' it said. 'Valued at Rs8.3 billion, the JIAP Runway Upgradation Project reflects the Authority's commitment to enhancing airport infrastructure across Pakistan,' it added. Once completed, the upgrade will allow Karachi Airport to achieve Category 4F status, making it capable of handling wide-body aircraft with higher operational requirements. This upgrade is expected to attract both domestic and international airlines to operate at JIAP in the future. Upon completion of the upgrade, it will feature the latest energy-efficient LED CAT-I Airfield Lighting System with runway centreline lights. The project also includes an extension of the runway by 1,000 feet, making it 11,500 feet. Reconstruction of taxiways and overruns at both ends, and asphaltic overlay of four taxi links near the 07L end.
NDTV
6 days ago
- Politics
- NDTV
Pakistani Actor Hina Bayat Slams Karachi Airport Over No Water In Washrooms
Pakistani actor Hina Bayat has slammed the Karachi airport authorities over the unavailability of water in the washrooms. In a video posted to social media, Ms Bayat expressed her frustration about the inconvenience caused to travellers at the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, especially when the nation was celebrating Youm-e-Takbeer. The day is observed on May 28 to commemorate the nuclear tests that Pakistan conducted on May 28, 1998. Ms Bayat said that if important places like Karachi Airport didn't have water in the washrooms even on special days, there was no point in feeling proud about the country. "Today is Youm-e-Takbeer and I'm standing at the Karachi International Airport. On a day when we are supposed to celebrate Pakistan's achievements, what I see is that there is no water in any of the washrooms here. People want to pray (namaaz) or take their kids to washrooms, but there is no water," she said. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Hina Bayat (@hinakhwajabayatofficial) Many on Instagram reacted to her video and appreciated her honest assessment of the situation. "Appreciate her honest comments, some prompt action must be taken by concerned authorities!" said a user. "Absolutely, very well said," said another user. "First woman who has kept her thoughts clear clean and accurate. Kudos to u ma'am," read a comment. Ms Bayat further questioned how countries could focus on building big projects, including new trains while ignoring the basic fundamental concerns such as the lack of water at airport washrooms. She asked, "Why have our airports, our institutions, and our systems come to such a state, and no one is willing to admit that these mistakes need to be fixed as well? Big projects are being built, and there are discussions of new trains, but at the same time, the washrooms of international airports don't even have water. It's really unfortunate". Ms Bayat's statement came weeks after India suspended the Indus Water Treaty following the terror attack which claimed the lives of 26 people in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, on April 22. "As far as the Indus Water Treaty is concerned, it will remain suspended until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures terrorism," Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said at the time.
Hindustan Times
7 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
‘No water in washrooms': Frustrated Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat slams Karachi airport
In a sharp rebuke of Pakistan's crumbling infrastructure, renowned Pakistani actress Hina Khawaja Bayat has called out authorities over the absence of water at Karachi's Jinnah International Airport, even as tensions with India continue to mount over the Indus Waters Treaty. In a video posted Thursday from the airport, Hina Khawaja Bayat voiced her frustration over the lack of basic amenities at Karachi's international airport facility. 'At a time when we should be proud of our country, there's not even water in the airport washrooms,' she said. 'People are trying to perform wuzu, offer namaz, or help their children in the bathrooms — but there's no water. It's shameful,' Bayat added. She went on to question the priorities of the government, accusing it of ignoring core issues while focusing on grand promises. 'Everyone talks about mega projects and development, but who's fixing the basics?' she asked. 'Our airports, institutions — everything's falling apart. No one wants to take responsibility.' Captioning the video on social media platform, Instagram, she wrote, 'Why have we as a nation become so accepting of poor service, poor systems, poor management, poor maintenance and unending system & institutional damage?' She continued, 'Because we always try and justify the wrongs and prioritize useless endeavours instead of focusing on the everyday basic needs of the common citizen. It's time we take responsibility and fix things before declaring celebrations.' The actress's remarks come at a sensitive time for Pakistan, following India's recent decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, in retaliation against the terror attack in Pahalgam on April 22 that killed 26 people. New Delhi has since launched a series of counter-measures, including precision strikes on nine terror hubs in Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir on May 7 under Operation Sindoor. India has made it clear that peace talks with Pakistan are not possible unless Islamabad ends its support for cross-border terrorism. 'We want to reiterate that terrorism and talks cannot go together,' reiterated ministry of external affairs spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on Thursday. 'The only discussions we're open to are about Pakistan-occupied-Kashmir and the return of listed terrorists we've been asking for,' he said. He also reinforced Prime Minister Narendra Modi's stance: 'Terror and talks cannot go together, terror and trade cannot go together, and water and blood cannot flow together.' While Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif recently signalled openness to dialogue, India remains firm that meaningful engagement can only happen once Pakistan takes credible, irreversible steps against terrorism.
