Parachinar Airport Restored and Made Operational Again

The long-inactive Parachinar Airport in the Kurram district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has been successfully restored and made operational through the joint efforts of the Pakistan Army, Frontier Works Organization (FWO), and Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The FWO carried out significant upgrading work, after which the Pakistan Army Aviation conducted six successful test landings and takeoffs on April 26, confirming the runways meet professional aviation and safety standards. Originally built in the 1980s for military aircraft during the Russian invasion of Afghanistan, its revival is a major development for the region. This restoration is expected to significantly improve air connectivity, enhance emergency response capabilities, and boost local economic activity.