New rules in place for attendants with passengers on Karachi Airport
The Vigilance Department of Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced new rules for all the people coming along to pick up or see off passengers.
The department attributed the decision to measures taken to tighten security at Karachi Airport.
New rules have been imposed on those who come to receive or send off passengers.
Geo’s Tariq Abul Hassan has reported that it is mandatory to carry a copy of the ticket for those who come to pick up or leave passengers at Karachi Airport.
Additionally, attendees will be asked to show tickets when asked for checking by security agencies at the time of entry to the airport.
Gone are the days when the whole family could come to drop off one person about to board as the Vigilance department has announced that only four people will be able to go to the airport with one passenger.
If the attendees do not have a copy of the ticket, they will not be allowed to enter the airport.
Geo’s sources said that under the new rules, citizens who come to pick up the passengers will also have to carry ID cards to be allowed entry into the premises and must facilitate verification for airport security staff.
Notably, these steps have been taken in view of the recent terrorist attack near Karachi Airport.
A massive terror attack occurred last month on a road near the airport, killing three people — including two Chinese nationals — and injuring at least 16 others.
So far, the Karachi police and Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) have arrested three terrorists, including the mastermind and a woman accomplice.
Sindh Home Minister Zia Ul Hassan Lanjar on Monday announced the arrest of three terrorists, who were found to have used 70-80 kilogrammes of explosives planted in a double-cabin vehicle. The attacker crashed the explosives-laden car into the coaster bus carrying the Chinese nationals as it approached the airport.
Geo’s sources from the Pakistan Airports Authority said, "These steps aim to enhance security and minimise risks to airport visitors and personnel."
The Vigilance Department of Pakistan Airports Authority has prepared the plan, and implementation will begin soon.