The Pakistan Airport Authority is incurring millions in losses due to the inactivity of several non-functional airports, as reported by News Guru on Thursday.
Sources indicate that eight airports—including Bannu, Dalbadin, Parachinar, Khuzdar, Rawlakot, Saidu Sharif, Sehwan Sharif, and Sibi—are contributing to significant financial burdens, with operational costs and staff salaries still being paid despite the suspension of flight services.
Recently, Pakistan has opened three of its major airports for outsourcing. Meanwhile, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has reiterated its commitment to maintaining flight safety and ensuring the availability of an air network nationwide.
A spokesperson for the PAA mentioned that these airports could still be utilized for foreign dignitaries or diverted flights when necessary.
In related news, it was announced earlier this week that a Turkish company’s bid for the outsourcing of Islamabad International Airport has been technically approved. While two companies were disqualified from the bidding process due to late submissions, the Turkish company submitted the highest bid.
The tender process was supervised by a committee led by the Secretary of Aviation, and a thorough evaluation of the company’s documents is currently underway, with plans to present the proposal to the PAA’s Board of Directors following this assessment.
