By Ali Imran
ISLAMABAD: The federal government on Tuesday has issued tenders to seek applications for outsourcing Islamabad International Airport for 15 years.
According to the Civil Aviation Authority, the interested bidders have been directed to submit their applica-tions in favor of CAA an Rs5,000 fee latest by November 8.
Last month, the government decided to outsource Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad International Airports. Sources said the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Turkiye, China and Saudi Arabia are taking special interest in outsourcing of all three airportsŪ
Following the decision of outsourcing, the CAA unions launched a protest movement. After continued protest, Aviation Minister, Khawaja Saad called on the leaders of the unions for negotiations, but talks failed.
The CAA employees are adamant in their stance and declare that they will not allow the outsourcing of air-ports.
Addressing the media during the protest, a spokesperson for the CAA Union asserted that the protest movement will continue until their demands are met.
