Pakistan starts building new state lounge at Islamabad airport for SCO summit
Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif initiated construction of a new State Lounge at Islamabad International Airport on Thursday to prepare for the August 2027 SCO Summit.
Groundbreaking ceremony details
Federal Minister for Defence Khawaja Muhammad Asif performed the groundbreaking ceremony as part of government preparations. The event included a tree plantation activity and the unveiling of a commemorative plaque by the minister. Secretary Defence Lt Gen Muhammad Ali and PAA Director General AVM Muhammad Shahid Afzaal attended the proceedings.
Purpose of new facility
The project aims to strengthen state protocol and hospitality arrangements for visiting heads of state and foreign dignitaries. Officials stated the upgrade will improve facilitation for senior government officials and international delegations at the airport. The construction is part of broader efforts to enhance national infrastructure before the high-level summit.
Airline fleet cleaning
Pakistan International Airlines management has started deep cleaning its fleet of aircraft to improve cabin maintenance. A PIA spokesman confirmed this effort to significantly improve aircraft cleanliness alongside the lounge project.
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