Islamabad: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said on Wednesday that the CAA and the Punjab government have entered into a government-to-government agreement for the Walton Airport land, mainly due to security concerns.
According to an official statement issued here on Wednesday, the self-proclaimed organization known as Aircraft Owners and Operators Association (AOOA) has reportedly written a letter to senior government officials. It discusses false and baseless stories and attempts to discredit the leadership of the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan.
There are serious safety concerns about continuing flight operations from Walton Aerodrome to lend content. As a result, the federal government proposed to move training and other operations to a more convenient location.
This decision was prompted by the risks posed by operating flights to large commercial and residential areas near Walton Airport. In 2020/21, the Punjab government has applied to the federal government to acquire the Walton Aerodrome site to create the Lahore Central Business District. It is a government-to-government agreement in 2021 by the federal and provincial cabinets.
Accordingly, the federal government directed the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan to transfer the land to the Lahore Central Business District Development Authority. Both governments have approved the project, with the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan holding 52 percent and the Punjab Government/Central Business District Development Authority holding 48 percent.
The Central Business District Development Authority is responsible for the development and implementation of the project. On the other hand, the Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan has acquired 480 acres of land in Muridke from the Punjab government and set up a new general aviation aerodrome which is about to be completed.
Letter / news writers try to manipulate people into believing some sensational and malicious stories.
This news report is aired / published without seeking the attitude / version of Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan against the norms of good journalism.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Pakistan is committed to maintaining and improving the safety standards of civil aviation and strives to ensure that all air travel in Pakistan complies with the highest safety protocols within the framework of the International Civil Aviation Organization.
Sale Of Walton Airport’s Land For Sustainable Urban Progress: Unveiling The Truth
Islamabad: A baseless and misleading letter has been circulated in the media regarding the sale of Walton Airport land by CAA at a low price. Everything he said was baseless and contrary to reality. These baseless allegations were made by the Punjab Central Business Development Authority (PCBDDA) in collaboration with partners (ie Civil Aviation Authority, Govt.) to sabotage the game-changing project at Old Walton Airport. Punjab and PCBDDA). This letter is an attempt to tarnish the reputation of all stakeholders and jeopardize billions of rupees and billions of dollars of national and international investment that have been invested in this project.
The establishment of Walton Airport poses significant security risks and hinders sustainable development due to its inconvenient location in a dense urban area. Finally, the land was transferred after all the necessary approvals from the Federal Government and the CAA Board, resulting in a tripartite agreement between the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), the Punjab Government and the PCBDDA in a tripartite sharing model. annual grace period. CAA has been given 480 hectares of alternative land in Muridke, which is in the final stages of airport construction.
PCBDDA’s commitment to transparency is reflected in conducting careful auctions and significant investments of billions of dollars in current and future projects. To date, the agency has successfully auctioned 12 mixed-use commercial properties, securing a whopping investment of PKR 61 billion.
It is important to condemn baseless attempts to undermine projects of national importance, driven by personal agendas. In particular, while these charges are in line with international investment agreements, they represent a concerted effort to disrupt Pakistan’s economic prosperity and urbanization.
