I am glad they are going to reconstruct this runway, we need the airports to exercise dual runway operations, but also this will allow traffic to flow easier once more airlines start to initiate services into Pakistan airports in the future.
Annulment Notice by Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in January 1 newspaper:
The bidding process for the reconstruction of Karachi Airport Runway 07L/25R at Jinnah International Airport - Karachi is annulled due to decision of Grievance Redressal Committee (CRC) regarding improvement in bidding documents.
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) invites bids for re-construction of Runway 07L/25R at Jinnah International Airport - Karachi.
Invitation for bids in October 1 newspaper:
Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) invites sealed bids from eligible firms/Joint Ventures (JVs) for reconstruction of Runway 07L/25R at Jinnah International Airport - Karachi. Invitation to bid is open to all local and foreign firms and Joint Ventures (JVs) having related work experience, adequate organizational structure, financial capabilities and holding a valid registration with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in Category C-A. Foreign firms having a valid registration with PEC are encouraged to participate in JV with local firms that are registered with PEC in Category C-A. Prospective firms/JVs must hold PEC specialization codes of CE-01, CE-10, EE-04, EE-05 and EE-06, for construction of engineering works.