ISLAMABAD: In an interview with Arab News, Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan, Nawaf bin Said Al-Malki said Saudi Arabia was concerned about India’s move to abolish special status for Kashmir and wanted the dispute to be settled in accordance with international resolutions.
On August 5th, India blocked the right of the state of Jammu and Kashmir to frame its own laws and permitted non-residents to buy property there. Telephone lines, Internet and television networks have been blocked there since, and there are restrictions on movement and assembly despite reports of large-scale protests.
“The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia ... has noticed with concern the developments in the current situation in Indian-held Jammu and Kashmir resulting from India’s abolition of Article 370 of its Constitution,” Al-Malki told Arab News.
“Saudi Arabia reaffirms the right of all people to freedom, dignity, and self-determination, including the people of Jammu and Kashmir, and considers that the settlement of disputes is through peaceful manners ... in accordance with relevant international resolutions,” Al-Malki said, and called upon all parties to take into account the “interests of the population of the region.”
He said Saudi Arabia had first reacted to the revocation of Kashmir’s special status by hosting an urgent Islamic summit in Jeddah to discuss India’s decision in order to “defuse tension, maintain security, peace, and stability in the region and ensure legitimate rights.”
Saudi Arabia wants Kashmir dispute settled through international resolutions: envoy
Saudi Arabia wants Kashmir dispute settled through international resolutions: envoy
- The Kingdom reacted to the revocation of Kashmir’s special status by hosting an urgent Islamic summit in Jeddah
- Saudi envoy says his country believes in the right of all people to freedom, dignity and self-determination, including the people of Kashmir
Pakistan Airports Authority reports ‘historic’ twin-engine aircraft landing in Lahore
- Twin-engine aircraft are usually larger, heavier and require better airport infrastructure, navigation systems to land
- Pakistan Airports Authority says landing reflects its commitment to enhance aviation sector, strengthen infrastructure
ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Saturday that the New General Aviation Aerodrome achieved a significant milestone when it handled the landing of a twin-engine aircraft.
A twin-engine aircraft has two engines that provide it redundancy and increased performance compared to single-engine counterparts. These aircraft range from small twin-engine propeller planes to large commercial jetliners. The presence of multiple engines enhances safety by allowing the aircraft to continue flying in the event of an engine failure.
However, twin-engine aircraft are usually larger, heavier and more complex than single-engine planes. They require advanced airport infrastructure such as better runways, navigation systems and air traffic coordination.
“The New General Aviation Aerodrome, Lahore achieved another significant operational milestone today with the successful landing of a twin-engine aircraft, following the recent arrival of a single-engine aircraft,” the PAA said in a statement.
It said the flight was also boarded by Air Vice Marshal Zeeshan Saeed, the director general of the PAA. The move reflected “strong institutional confidence” in the aerodrome’s safety standards, operational capability, and overall readiness, it added.
“The landing was conducted with exceptional precision and professionalism, demonstrating the aerodrome’s robust operational framework, technical preparedness, and effective airside coordination in accordance with contemporary aviation requirements,” the PAA said.
It said the landing represented a “major advancement” in Pakistan’s general aviation sector and underscores the PAA’s commitment to enhancing regional aviation capacity, strengthening infrastructure and promoting excellence in aviation development.
