ISLAMABAD: The first flight of commercial multi-modal operation from Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) Karachi carrying 15 military vehicles onboard took off for Bagram Air Base. The transportation by air has been allowed to airlift vehicles meant for Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) as special gesture by the Pakistan Government. The vehicles are of vital importance and urgently required by the ANSF.
Defence Secretary Lt-Gen (r) Asif Yasin Malik witnessed the launching of the operation. Originally a part of Pak-US Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in July, 2012, which deals with use of Pak Lines of Communications to/from Afghanistan, the operation will be treated as “commercial” and will continue for next couple of weeks.
This arrangement has been made to facilitate rapid delivery of vital military cargo to the brotherly neighbouring state to enhance its security and stability. This effort is expected to contribute towards strengthening the existing relations with Afghanistan.
