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GWADAR<\/strong>: Pakistan celebrated a major milestone in aviation history on Monday as the first commercial flight landed at the newly inaugurated New Gwadar International Airport<\/strong>, signaling the start of operations at the state-of-the-art facility.<\/p>\n

PIA flight PK-503<\/strong>, carrying 46 passengers, departed from Karachi\u2019s Jinnah International Airport at 9:50 AM<\/strong> and touched down at Gwadar at 11:15 AM<\/strong>. The event marked the airport\u2019s official operational launch after years of development.<\/p>\n

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High-Profile Welcome Ceremony<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Defense and Aviation Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif<\/strong> was present at the airport to welcome passengers aboard the inaugural flight. Speaking at the ceremony, he described the airport as a critical component of Gwadar\u2019s transformation into a hub of economic activity, trade, and regional connectivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe New Gwadar International Airport will boost economic growth, enhance regional tourism, and provide international connectivity, positioning Pakistan as a key player in the region\u2019s trade and development,\u201d the minister said.<\/p>\n

State-of-the-Art Facility with Global Potential<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Built with a 230 million US dollar grant from China<\/strong>, the New Gwadar International Airport is one of the flagship projects under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC)<\/strong>. Despite being completed earlier, the facility had remained largely underutilized due to delays in marketing it internationally and appointing consultants for its commercialization.<\/p>\n

The successful landing of the PIA flight now marks a turning point, with the airport poised to play a pivotal role in unlocking Gwadar\u2019s economic and strategic potential.<\/p>\n

Significance for Pakistan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A spokesperson for Pakistan International Airlines called the moment a proud achievement, noting the airport\u2019s critical role in enhancing connectivity, promoting trade, and fostering regional development.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe operational launch of this world-class facility represents a new era in air travel for Gwadar and Pakistan as a whole,\u201d the spokesperson added.<\/p>\n

The New Gwadar International Airport is expected to serve as a key driver of growth in the region, opening doors for increased international trade and investment while providing new opportunities for regional and global connectivity.<\/p>\n

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