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SIALKOT, Jul 07 (APP):Sialkot International Airport (SIAL) has completed a remarkable first half of 2025, marked by steady operational growth, infrastructural advancements, and strengthened diplomatic and business relations.
In the last six months, nearly 450,000 passengers travelled through SIAL, facilitated by the smooth operation of more than 1,300 flights. Complementing the impressive passenger flow, over 4,350 tonnes of cargo were exported to international markets, reaffirming Sialkot’s pivotal role in Pakistan’s economic landscape, especially for the business community and export sector, says a news release issued here on Monday.
With a vision to expand and elevate passenger experience, SIAL top brass has formally initiated the expansion of its International Passenger Terminal, a forward-looking step that aligns with the airport’s commitment to modernity, capacity enhancement, and world-class services.
In a show of compliance and operational readiness, the SIAL successfully conducted a full-scale airport emergency exercise, strictly adhering to the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority’s (PCAA) safety regulations and protocols, ensuring the airport’s preparedness for any contingencies. The first half of the year also witnessed high-level diplomatic engagements.
Chairman Hassan Ali Bhatti, Vice Chairman Faraz Akram Awan & CEO of SIAL AVM Tanweer Ashraf Bhatti (R) met the US Consul General, fostering potential bilateral aviation cooperation. Moreover, the Ambassadors of Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia to Pakistan paid significant visits to the airport, highlighting SIAL’s growing stature on the diplomatic and global aviation map.
During the recent Pak–India conflict, SIAL promptly took all precautionary measures to cautiously tackle the crisis situation, complying to the directions of the Pakistan Airports Authority & Civil Aviation. SAIL also underscored unconditional support to the armed forces of Pakistan with all possible resources and later paid tribute to the heroic victory by the defence forces.
Chairman SIAL Hassan Ali Bhatti stated that six-month review of Sialkot International Airport reflects our unwavering commitment to growth, operational excellence, and service to the nation. “It is with immense pride that I acknowledge the resilience of our teams, whose collective efforts have translated into tangible progress in airline expansion, infrastructural development, and passenger facilitation”, he added.
SIAL Vice Chairman Faraz Akram Awan and SIAL Chief Executive Officer Tanweer Ashraf Bhatti also spoke.