Sohail Barlas elected as SIAL chairman

District

SIALKOT:A leading Sialkot based exporter Sohail Barlas was elected unopposed as chairman of Sialkot International

Airport Limited (SIAL), while Mian Daud Sair was elected unopposed as vice chairman for the year 2023-24.

The newly-elect chairman SIAL pledged to make all out sincere efforts to make the SIAL as a model airport

of Pakistan, says a news release issued here on Wednesday.

He said that SIAL had been a hallmark of the sincerity, dedication, enthusiasm and unity of Sialkot

exporters, which had established the international airport by setting a unique example of self help.

The new leadership aims to bring fresh perspectives and drive further growth and development at

the airport.

Under their guidance, the airport is expected to enhance its operations, infrastructure, and passenger

services, he said and added that efforts would be made to attract new airlines and extend existing

routes, fostering increased connectivity for travellers.

The focus will also be on improving the overall passenger experience, ensuring safety and efficiency

throughout the airport’s facilities.

Meanwhile, Sialkot Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI) President Abdul Ghafoor Malik and

Senior Vice President Wahub Jahangir extended their congratulations and best wishes to the newly

elected chairman SIAL Sohail Barlas and vice chairman SIAL Mian Daud Sair and expressed their

good wishes and assured their full cooperation in promoting economic activities.