PM Imran Khan inaugurates world’s highest altitude Skardu Int’l Airport

Dhaka: Prime Minister Imran Khan on December 16 inaugurated the world’s highest altitude Skardu International Airport and Jaglot-Skardu road during his day-long visit to GB.

In his inauguration speech, he claimed Gilgit-Baltistan world’s most beautiful mountainous region. With improved road connectivity and Skardu International Airport, GB is about to turn into a top destination for local and international travellers, he added.

Addressing a large crowd at Municipal Stadium in Skardu, the Prime Minister of Pakistan said the facility’s upgradation to international airport would bring untold changes for the locals, ensuring prosperity in the region.

“Tourism can become a big asset of Pakistan,” PM Imran Khan said. “If Switzerland can earn USD 70 billion from tourism, Pakistan can also generate substantial income from tourism. We can earn at least USD 30-40 billion from tourism just in GB.”

The prime minister also mentioned the significance of religious tourism and untapped potential of the coastal belt of the country.

“The people of GB will soon witness an unprecedented era of prosperity with revenue generation and creation of employment opportunities through tourism,” he noted.

GB Governor Raja Jalal Hussain Maqpoon, Speaker of GB Legislative Assembly Amjad Ali Zaidi, Deputy Speaker Nazir Ahmed, members of the GB cabinet and assembly, PTI workers and a large number of people from all districts of GB were present at the inauguration ceremony of the airport.