Minister for Defence Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar on Monday informed the National Assembly that at present no proposal is under consideration to purchase new aircraft for PIA. In a written reply to the NA, he said that the PIAC is in process of preparing a Business Plan and any such proposal will be considered after the approval of that plan by the competent authority. There is no un-serviceable aircraft with PIAC.
To another question, he said there is no proposal under consideration of the PIAC Management to provide concession in PIA's fare to the pensioners and senior citizens. However, PIA in general recognises the needs and desires of PIA prestigious customers. A discount of 10 percent in the base fare on domestic/international routes for senior citizens, extended universally to all passengers of 65 years and above, excluding Hajj and Umrah, where it is already being offered in all cabins upon presenting documentary proof.
Responding to a query, Chaudhry Ahmad Mukhtar said that a total of Rs 439,129 million was incurred by CAA upon the protection of its airports in the country during the last three years. At present, following 13 international airports (12 CAA international airports and one international airport from private sector) are operational.
In a written reply, Minister for Communication Dr Arbab Alamgir Khan said that 24 bridges and one tunnel had been constructed by the National Highways Authority (NHA) during last five years. An expenditure of Rs 5808 million was incurred on these projects from June 2005 to November 2010. The bridges included Jalala Bridge and Tor Bridge on N-45, seven bridges on N-50, Shershah Bridge across river Chenab near Muzaffargarh and nine other bridges on N-70, Baba Farid Bridge across river Sutlej at Dhakpattan, bridge across River Indus at Larkana on N-55, Thakot bridge across River Indus on N-35,Chund Bridge across river Chenab and Phor Nai Nullah on N-10. One Lakpass Tunanel (Born) was also constructed on N-25, he added.
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