ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa said on Thursday his country was proud of its “special strategic and brotherly relationship” with Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE).
The military commander's remarks came during a meeting with Saudi Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Adel Al-Jubeir, and UAE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al-Nahyan in Rawalpindi, the military’s media wing said on Thursday.
The leaders discussed matters of mutual interest including “growing bilateral ties and security situation in the region,” the army said, adding that the visiting dignitaries appreciated “Pakistan’s role for peace and stability in the region and assured of their full support to resolve the situation created by India’s unilateral steps” in Kashmir.
The ministers arrived in Islamabad on Wednesday and met Prime Minister Imran Khan and Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi.
In his meeting with the ministers, Khan said Saudi Arabia and the UAE had an “important role” to play in urging New Delhi to halt and reverse its “illegal actions” in Indian-administered Kashmir. Qureshi also discussed the situation in Kashmir with the visiting dignitaries.
“The visiting Ministers underlined the strong bonds of Saudi Arabia and the UAE with Pakistan and the strategic salience of their relationships with Pakistan. They reaffirmed their strong support and solidarity with the people of Pakistan,” the foreign office said in a statement on Wednesday.
Pakistan proud of ‘special’ ties with Saudi Arabia, UAE – army chief
Pakistan proud of ‘special’ ties with Saudi Arabia, UAE – army chief
- Top Saudi, UAE ministers discuss growing bilateral ties and security situation in region with military commander
- Assure Pakistan of full support to resolve conflict in Indian-administered 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.
