Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the authorities concerned to further improve the services at airports across the country for overseas Pakistanis, tourists, and passengers. He was chairing a review meeting related to the introduction of reforms in aviation sector in Islamabad. The Prime Minister ordered to operate more counters in order to save passengers from long time during international flights. He asked to complete the safety audit of aviation sector of current year soon. In order to promote tourism, Shehbaz Sharif directed authorities concerned to ensure the provision of best facilities for passengers at Skardu International airport. He further instructed to devise a comprehensive framework related to the extension of Skardu International and Gilgit airports. The Prime Minister ordered the relevant authorities to ensure the implementation of reforms and policy measures' steps under the aviation act. Highlighting the plan for provision of facilities at airports, the Prime Minister said t hat additional facilities will be available to passengers with the installation of automatic immigration gates under the automated Border Control System. He expressed gratitude to the ALLAH Almighty that country's aviation sector is heading in right direction. On this occasion, the Prime Minister was briefed that airport management authority and civil aviation are separated to ensure efficient performance of duties of operator and regulator under the aviation act. He was told that third party validation of all new projects and steps is being ensured. Shehbaz Sharif was briefed that the number of counters have been increased and the waiting room has also been expanded for the convenience of passengers at Lahore airport. Meanwhile, work on the feasibility report for the expansion of Skardu Airport will start soon. The Prime Minister directed authorities concerned to complete these measures within a specified period and to give key importance to the element of transparency. Source: Radio Pakistan