ISLAMABAD – Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced the closure of its offices in the federal capital for three days due to upcoming conference of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) scheduled to be held in Islamabad from October 15 to 16.
PIA has issued a circular, stating that the PIA offices will remain closed from Oct 14 to 16, with all these reopening on Oct 17 for customers.
The national carrier said the decision has been taken due to the SCO summit as strict security measures have been taken by authorities in the capital city.
However, PIA officials deployed at airport will continue their duties as per schedule.
A day earlier, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif visited Islamabad and reviewed the arrangements for upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization meeting.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar and other high officials were also present on this occasion.
During the visit, the Interior Minister and relevant authorities briefed the Prime Minister on the reception arrangements for the guests attending the SCO meeting.
