Karachi Airport to Impose Stricter Entry Protocols for Visitors
Days after a terrorist attack occurred near Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is set to introduce tighter entry requirements to strengthen security at the airport in the country’s largest city.
Last month, a powerful explosion on a road close to the airport claimed the lives of three individuals, including two Chinese nationals, and left at least 16 others injured.
In response, police and the Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) arrested three individuals connected to the attack, including a woman, Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar stated the previous day.
According to sources, the new regulations require anyone coming to pick up or drop off passengers to present a copy of the traveler’s ticket at security checkpoints.
The PAA’s new directives also stipulate that no more than four people may accompany each passenger, and entry will be refused without a copy of the ticket, the sources added.
Moreover, those receiving passengers will need to carry their national identity cards for verification at the security checkpoints upon entering the airport premises.
The sources noted that the PAA implemented these measures following the recent terror incident near the airport, saying, “These actions are aimed at bolstering security and reducing risks for visitors and airport staff.”
The new security measures are expected to be enforced soon, with strict adherence by airport security teams.
