ISLAMABAD, Feb 13 (APP):Minister for Housing and Works Akram Khan Durrani here on Tuesday thanked Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abassi for approval of Rs.715 million for the up-gradation of Bannu airport project.
The CDWP approved to release Rs.715 million for up-gradation and extension of Bannu Airport for A-320/B-737 Aircraft operations, said a press release.
The Minister said that the release of Rs. 715 million for the aforesaid airport will be a gift for the people of Bannu and adjacent areas.
The airport he said will also facilitate the trade route of CPEC by providing faster way of communication and transportation with the neighboring countries.
“It will open new avenues and opportunities for the local people” he said.
Akram Khan Durrani said that the government is committed to provide every facility to the people of Bannu.
Former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif had announced in a Public gathering to establish airport in Bannu to facilitate the local people.