Tuesday, August 2, 2016

Mingora Swat Saidu Sharif Airport Reopen Today

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In a sign that country’s most-popular tourist destination is back in business, the national flag carrier touched down on tarmac in Swat, after a five-year-long hiatus.
A Pakistan International Airlines aircraft landed at Saidu Sharif airport in Swat
The airport was shut for all flights after militants took over the Swat valley in 2007.
The airline flew in its top management, including Managing Director Junaid Younas, in an ATR aircraft.

The administration will resume flights between Swat and Islamabad, and gradually extend services from Saidu Sharif to other cities of Pakistan, he said.
The airline will attempt to fix a reasonable fare for residents of the valley, he added. - 


The flight can be seen in a picture taken by a mobile camera locally at Saidu Sharif Airport 


Mingora Swat Saidu Sharif Airport reopen today first PIA flight arrived today


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