GUJRAT: The Sialkot International Airport will remain closed for at least 13 days from May 6 in connection with rehabilitation/repair work.

According to a notification issued by the manager of Sialkot airport, the flight operations from and to Sialkot airport would be suspended from May 6 at 9am until May 18 midnight .

The annual airport closure is being made for the repair of its runways and other maintenance work.

The airport was established by the local business fraternity, making it only privately-owned international airport of Pakistan.

Published in Dawn, April 20th, 2024

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