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FATEHJANG: President General Pervez Musharraf unveils the plaque of new Islamabad International Airport. |
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FATEH JANG: President General Pervez Musharraf on Saturday laid foundation stone of new Islamabad International Airport in Fateh Jang west of capital city.
The new Islamabad International Airport would be constructed at Tarnol-Fateh Jang road equipped with all facilities of international standard and would be completed in three years costing more than Rs. 24 billion.
President Musharraf while addressing on the occasion said that New Islamabad International Airport would guarantee the development and prosperity of the area and would be a milestone in the history of civil aviation.
He said that all facilities of the international standard would be provided in the airport, adding the civil aviation has accepted a new challenge by launching new airport. The new International Airport would reflect our culture, he added.
The president said that enormous opportunities would be generated after the construction of new airport as Pakistan has central air route.
Prime Minister Shaukat Aziz while addressing on the occasion said that new Islamabad International Airport was the old demand of citizens, adding that people of the country would feel proud when the airport would be functional.
He said that all latest facilities would be provided for passengers and air companies, adding that modern facilities and new techniques would be used for the construction of Airport Complex.
The Prime Minister said that the present government has started a number of mega projects. Economy of the country is moving in the right direction, he added.
Defence Minister Rao Sikandar Iqbal, Chief Minister Punjab Ch Pervez Elahi, district Nazim Attock Major (retd) Tahir Sadiq, Chairman Public Accounts Committee, Allah Yar Khan and federal and provincial ministers were present on the occasion.
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