SC-formed commission on mishandling passengers visits airports

The commission received grievances of the passengers in writing

ISLAMABAD: The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Saturday was apprised by the  commission formed to submit the report before the apex court on the issue of mishandling the passengers at airports

The bench, headed by the Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar, was hearing of the Human Rights case.

The issue was particularly for overseas Pakistanis and foreigners who disembark at Pakistan's airports to ensure that they are facilitated as per the international standards.

The commission comprised Secretary, Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Dr Muhammad Raheem Awan, Supreme Court Director Human Rights Cell Khalid Tipu Ranaand assisted by Joint Secretary Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Nasrullah Khan and Research Officer Law and Justice Commission of Pakistan Ali Raza.



In compliance, the commission visited the Jinnah International Airport, Karachi on March 3 and Benazir International Airport on March 9. The commission examined the state of facilities and services that are being provided and investigated issues faced by the passengers at airports.

The commission also visited all passenger-related areas of the airports and noticed the problems and issues at hand.

In addition, the commission received the grievances of the passengers in writing. The observations will be presented before the Supreme Court of Pakistan in next hearing of the case.