20th January 2025, Islamabad(Kamran Raja): PIA flight PK-503’s historic landing marks a new chapter in Pakistan’s aviation and regional connectivity. Pakistan celebrated a historic milestone in aviation as the first commercial flight successfully landed at the New Gwadar International Airport on Monday.
PIA flight PK-503 departed from Karachi at 9:50 AM with 46 passengers on board and touched down at Gwadar’s state-of-the-art facility at 11:15 AM. The event marked the official commencement of operations at the newly inaugurated airport.Defence and Aviation Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif was present to welcome the flight and its passengers, underlining the importance of the occasion. Speaking at the event, the minister emphasized the role of the New Gwadar International Airport in boosting economic growth, regional tourism, and international connectivity.