Bacha Khan Airport operational after cancellation of 20 flights

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Bacha Khan Airport located in the provincial capital Peshawar has successfully resumed its operation after closure over damage done in an orchestrated terrorist attack on Saturday night.

The airport was cleared after thorough search for remains of the attack that could have been harmful for the facility. Earlier, the Air Chief Marshal, Tahir Rafique Butt briefed called Prime Minister, Raja Pervez Ashraf and briefed him on the situation. The PM hailed prompt action of the security forces, saying he’s proud of them. News reports said that more than 20 flights were cancelled owing to the incident that reportedly left 14 people dead and 42 injured and caused serious damage to the wall of the airport.