Karachi Airport to get international standard runways

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KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority to build state-of-the-art runways at Jinnah International Airport.

According to details, the CAA has decided to build both runways – 25R/07L and 25L/07R – at Karachi Airport on international standards.

The aviation authority has invited eligible companies to join the bid for the construction of the primary and secondary runways of the airport.

In a statement, the CAA said all the domestic and foreign companies – which will participate in the bidding – must have relevant experience, skills and financial capacity.

“Companies belonging to Pakistan must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council”, it added.

The CAA officials noted that the pre-bid ceremony will be held on October 17, 2023 at 11:30 PM at Terminal One.

Last month, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) decided to construct a ‘state-of-the-art’ air traffic control (ATC) tower at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.

During a board meeting convened in Karachi, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) approved crucial decisions geared towards improving airport infrastructure and safety measures.