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A simple but grand ceremony was organized at Skardu Airport.<br \/>\nThe passengers were welcomed by PIA Chief Executive officer Air Vice Marshal Amir Hayat, senior civil Aviation officials, other political and social figures and government officials.<br \/>\nTraditional caps and gifts of Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) were distributed among passengers. The aircraft was also presented with water cannon salute by airport authorities on arrival.<br \/>\nThe captain of the ship opened the cockpit window and hoisted national flag on occasion of Independence Day.<br \/>\nChief Secretary Gilgit-Baltistan Mohyuddin Wani said that tourism sector in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) will be boosted by start of international flight operations.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u2018Historic moment\u2019 GB secretary says commencement of foreign flights to Skardu will open new possibilities Skardu PIA first international flight PK-234 landed from Dubai to Skardu. Skardu has got status of International Airport after flight landed. National Airline PIA has achieved another honor and introduced Skardu to entire world with the launch of these flights. 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