Airport
FIA Immigration System Breakdown Halts Clearance at Airports
Immigration processing was suspended at airports across Pakistan after the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) immigration system broke down, leaving passengers waiting in long queues. Airport…
Senate Panel Summons ASF Official Over Alleged Misconduct at Karachi Airport
A Senate committee on Wednesday directed that an Airports Security Force (ASF) official be summoned to its next meeting over alleged inappropriate conduct while searching…
Passenger Offloaded at Multan Airport Over Suspected Illegal Migration
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration at Multan International Airport has offloaded a passenger allegedly attempting to reach Greece illegally through Azerbaijan on a study…
Lahore Cancels Five Flights to Saudi Arabia and UAE Amid Tensions
Five flights departing from Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore for Saudi Arabia and the Gulf have been cancelled amid rising tensions between Saudi Arabia…
FIA Deploys Over 1,000 New Immigration Officers at Airports
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has deployed more than 1,000 newly recruited immigration officers at airports across Pakistan for the first time, on the instructions…
FIA Clarifies Official Helpline Number for Islamabad Airport Desk
The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has said it has activated an official helpline for its Pre-Departure Facilitation Desk at Islamabad International Airport to help passengers…
34 Pakistan-Riyadh Flights Cancelled as Saudi Airport Closure Extended
At least 34 flights from Pakistan to Riyadh have been cancelled after Saudi authorities extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport by another 24…
Smart Scanners to Replace Manual Customs Inspections at Airports
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has ordered the immediate installation of smart scanners at airports, replacing manual baggage inspection by customs officials with an automated system…
Hyderabad Airport Set for Major Upgrade
Pakistan’s Hyderabad Airport is set for a major upgrade aimed at allowing it to serve as an alternative airport for Karachi during emergencies and adverse…
FIA Rolls Out E-Gates to Cut Airport Immigration Times by 80 Percent
Pakistan recorded 22,650,199 international passenger movements in 2025, comprising 11,097,240 arrivals and 11,552,959 departures, according to official data. The six major airports handled the vast…
PAA Unveils Night-Vision Surveillance to Guard Jinnah Terminal
Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has rolled out a state-of-the-art surveillance system at the runway area of Jinnah Terminal, providing round-the-clock monitoring of the airfield and…
Pakistan’s First Explosive Detection System Installed at Sialkot International Airport Cargo Terminal
In a landmark development for Pakistan’s aviation and export sectors, the country’s first-ever Explosive Detection System (EDS) has been installed and formally inaugurated at the…
Airport in KP Closed for Years Set to Reopen After Trials
Parachinar Airport is set to reopen after remaining closed for years, following the completion of upgrade work and successful trial operations. The restoration was carried out…
