Metro53 - Lahore/Gujrat (Web Desk): Punjab Minister for Industries and Commerce and General Secretary of the Pakistan Muslim League (Q) Punjab, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain, has said that efforts are underway to restore operations at Rahim Yar Khan Airport, which has remained closed for the past five years.
He expressed these views during a meeting with party leaders, including Chaudhry Azhar Warraich, Chaudhry Siddique Yousaf, Azeem Niazi, and Muhammad Imran. The participants discussed the prevailing political situation and various development initiatives.
Speaking on the occasion, Chaudhry Shafay Hussain said that he had raised the issue of the airport's restoration with Khawaja Asif and expressed optimism that flight operations would resume soon. He noted that the reopening of the airport would significantly improve regional connectivity and facilitate easier access to the Rahim Yar Khan Free Zone and Industrial Estate, supporting economic and industrial growth in the area.
The provincial minister also highlighted that, on the instructions and request of Maryam Nawaz, an air ambulance service has been launched for the people of Gujrat. He said the service would enable the rapid transfer of critically ill patients from Gujrat to major cities across the country during emergencies, strengthening the province’s emergency healthcare response system.
Chaudhry Shafay Hussain reiterated that the Punjab government remains committed to public welfare and the improvement of essential services, adding that development projects are being advanced on a priority basis to deliver tangible benefits to citizens.
