ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia's Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki called on Federal Minister for Defense Pervez Khattak in Islamabad today and said the Kingdom was committed to working with Pakistan to expand ties, the defence ministry said.
“Talking about the existing mutual cooperation between the two countries, the ambassador said that our relations with Pakistan are based on mutual trust,” a statement released by the Pakistani defence ministry quoted Al-Maliki as saying. “Therefore, we are committed to working with Pakistan and its people to further expand our fraternal ties.”
The statement added: “Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Saudi Arabia ... The Federal Minister of Defense said that the people of Pakistan have great respect for the Saudi government and its people.”
The two countries have a “remarkable history” of fraternal relations, the statement said: “We believe that Saudi Arabia is a trustworthy and reliable friend and we want to promote this relationship.”
Committed to working with Pakistan to expand ties, Saudi envoy tells defence minister
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Committed to working with Pakistan to expand ties, Saudi envoy tells defence minister
- Saudi Ambassador to Pakistan Nawaf bin Saeed Al-Maliki calls on Federal Minister for Defense Pervez Khattak in Islamabad
- “We believe that Saudi Arabia is a trustworthy and reliable friend and we want to promote this relationship,” Khattak tells envoy
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.
