New airports cost huge investment and, therefore, they are planned and commissioned after looking into extensive survey reports on various counts in which commercial viability and public interests are held foremost.
Sehwan airport for sure would have brought economic and political benefits for the people of the area had relevant parameters been examined. Why a decision was made to build an airport at Sehwan is something only the Civil Aviation Authority can tell.
What citizens watch with despair is continuous neglect of Sehwan airport ever since it was built. This should have caused concern to the CAA and the public representatives from Sindh in the provincial and the National Assembly.
Now, this non-revenue-generation facility established in Sehwan, which is neither an industrial city nor a holiday resort, cannot be relocated. However, to make use of it some other options could be explored such as use for freighter traffic and for long parking of airplanes, as is being done at Sialkot airport.
The national flag carrier and private operators may be motivated to start in the beginning weekly or fortnightly flights for Sehwan. A reliable schedule would inspire travellers to work out the trip.
The provincial assembly should debate on this subject in the current session and draw out improvement plans for wider interests of the people.
SIKANDAR ALI SHAH
Kandiaro
