ISLAMABAD: Saudi Arabia has released another 28 Pakistani prisoners in Dammam city arrived in Lahore today, Tuesday, Pakistani state-run media said.
On the directives of Prime Minister Imran Khan, Pakistan’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia Bilal Akbar has been working with Saudi authorities for the release of Pakistanis detained in the kingdom for petty crimes.
“These prisoners were involved in minor offenses in Saudi Arabia,” Radio Pakistan said.
Last month, Pakistan’s foreign office said Islamabad had repatriated 62 prisoners so they could celebrate Eid Al-Adha with their families, a day after PM Khan said a special flight had brought home Pakistani prisoners being held in Saudi jails.
The PM’s announcement came as the ministry of overseas Pakistanis said dozens of Pakistani prisoners had been released by the Saudi government ahead of the Eid Al-Adha holiday.
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had ordered the release of about 2,100 Pakistani prisoners from the kingdom’s jails during a high-profile visit to Islamabad in February 2019.
Since then, hundreds of Pakistani prisoners involved in petty crimes have been released as a goodwill gesture by the kingdom.
Saudi Arabia releases more Pakistani prisoners
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Saudi Arabia releases more Pakistani prisoners
- 28 Pakistani prisoners arrived in Lahore today after release from Dammam city
- Last month, Pakistan repatriated 62 prisoners so they could celebrate Eid Al-Adha at home
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.
