Multan International Airport's runway number 18 has been closed for flight operations at different times amid the ongoing the repair work, from February 22 to March 25.
The runway will be closed for flight operations from 5 am to 9 am.
In case of emergency landing notification, the runway will be provided immediately.
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a moratorium on runway repair work.
Must Read: Massive raid at Multan airport, women smuggling to foreign country foiled
Last year, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration cell took action at Multan International Airport and foiled an attempt to ‘smuggle’ women abroad.
FIA personnel said four women passengers were all set to fly abroad but all were intercepted and offloaded. FIA said women passengers were being taken abroad for exploitation and also did not have any kind of hotel booking.
“Visa and tickets for women passengers were arranged by travel agent,” the FIA personnel said.
Saudi Arabia bound 16-member ‘beggar family’ offloaded at Multan airport: FIA
The Federal Investigative Agency (FIA) took action at Multan International Airport and offloaded the family from the flight bound to Saudi Arabia allegedly for begging.
It is reported that 16 passengers including an infant obtained Umrah visa. The FIA said three travel agents had made arrangements for their stay and food in Saudi Arabia. It was revealed that half of the amount the family would receive in alms, should be given to the agent.
FIA spokesperson said that a case has been registered against all family members.
