The New Gwadar International Airport formally began its operations on Monday, welcoming its first commercial flight – PIA's PK-503 – that symbolised a new chapter in the country's aviation history and a step forward towards making Pakistan a hub of regional connectivity.

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) marked a historic milestone as it operated its first international flight from the new Gwadar International Airport to Muscat.

KARACHI: International flight operations have officially begun at the New Gwadar International Airport, with the inaugural flight, PK-197 of Pakistan International Airlines , departing for Muscat

A Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight landed at the Gwadar International Airport, making it the first commercial aircraft to arrive at the new airport after its inauguration on Monday. An official of the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said in a statement that the first commercial flight, PK-503, had landed at the airport at 11:15am.

GWADAR: Pakistan’s largest airport, the Gwadar International Airport, became operational on Monday with the landing of the first PIA flight from Karachi carrying 46 passengers. Defence Minister Khawaja Asif and Balochistan Chief Minister Mir Sarfraz Bugti welcomed the passengers of the inaugural flight with flowers.

The Gwadar International Airport and the Gwadar deep sea port built in the province under the USD 42 billion China-Pakistan Economic Corridor project (CPEC) are seen as important for boosting trade an

The newly inaugurated Gwadar International Airport would not only benefit the economy of Balochistan but Pakistan’s overall ... with the landing of the first PIA flight from Karachi carrying ...

PM Shehbaz Sharif lauded the resumption of PIA flights to Europe, the opening of the Pak-Iran border crossing at Panjgur, and efforts to restore peace and economic stability across Pakistan.

The newly inaugurated Gwadar airport in Balochistan has been branded a "donation" by the Chinese Communist Party's mouthpiece, Global Times. This even as Pakistan hailed the USD 230-million airport as a "symbol of friendship".

Pakistan's largest airport in Gwadar, funded by China, has started operations, with the first flight arriving from Karachi. The airport is a key component of the CPEC project, aiming to boost trade and regional connectivity.

The official inauguration of the Gwadar International Airport, initially scheduled for August last year, was delayed multiple times due to security concerns in Balochistan.

The airport, equipped with modern facilities, is expected to play a critical role in boosting regional connectivity and strengthening Pakistan's position in global trade and infrastructure development.