Governor Mandokhail urges South Air Pakistan to start Quetta-Zhob flights

QUETTA: Governor Balochistan Jaffar Khan Mandokhail welcomed South Air Pakistan for providing air travel facilities and services to people in the remote districts of Balochistan. He stressed that reliable air links were essential for the province.

Governor Mandokhail urged South Air to start flights on the Quetta-Zhob route and to expand air links to Quetta-Sukkur, Quetta-Multan, Zhob-Multan and Islamabad. He also asked for more flights from Quetta to Turbat and Gwadar, saying road travel faced many challenges.

He expressed the hope that better air travel facilities and opportunities would boost economic activity, create jobs, promote tourism and benefit local communities.

The Governor said this while meeting a delegation led by South Air Pakistan Chief Operating Officer Air Vice Marshal (retd) Ijaz Malik. Chief Commercial Officer Siraj Anwar Qazi and Regional Head Abdul Sattar Achakzai were also part of the delegation.

The delegation briefed the Governor on flight operations, safety standards, passenger services and future expansion plans. It highlighted the airline’s commitment to safe, comfortable and affordable air travel. The Governor urged the airline’s officials to play an active role in connecting more districts of Balochistan, as air links urgently needed to be expanded further for the economic and social development and prosperity of the province.

The South Air Pakistan delegation thanked the Governor for his cooperation and encouragement. It assured him that the airline would continue working to extend its services to other major cities soon.

Photo: courtesy DGPR Balochistan