LAHORE: Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz Sharif has directed officials to make Air Punjab operational as soon as possible.
Chairing a meeting in Lahore, the chief minister asked authorities to complete all formalities for the project’s first phase without delay. She also instructed that modern and comfortable aircraft be leased to ensure a quality experience for passengers.
Officials agreed on the initial flight route from Lahore to Islamabad, which will serve as the first operational corridor for the new regional airline. Air Punjab is planned to provide affordable and reliable air travel connecting major cities across Punjab.
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The meeting also reviewed the Murree Glass Train Project. CM Maryam Nawaz Sharif instructed officials to take practical steps to ensure its timely completion.
In a related development, the Punjab government recently introduced the country’s first airlift drone to assist in flood rescue operations. Officials said the drone can carry a person weighing up to 200 kilograms to safety. The Home Secretary ordered its immediate deployment to Multan for ongoing flood relief efforts.
Before deployment, the Civil Defence Department successfully conducted test flights of the drone in Lahore. Authorities have also decided to buy 10 more drones to strengthen disaster response capacity.
