Govt to introduce single-point checking system at airports to cut delays
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The government on Wednesday decided to introduce a single-point checking system at airports to enhance passenger facilitation and reduce delays.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad aimed at developing a joint strategy between the ministries of defence and interior to improve airport operations and public convenience.
The meeting reviewed joint measures to enhance passenger facilitation at Islamabad and other airports and decided to ensure stronger coordination among all relevant agencies. Officials approved the installation of advanced screening machinery to improve the checking system.
وفاقی وزیر داخلہ محسن نقوی کی زیر صدارت وزارت دفاع اور داخلہ کی مشترکہ حکمت عملی کے لیے خصوصی اجلاس
وزیر مملکت داخلہ طلال چوہدری۔سیکرٹری داخلہ محمد خرم آغا، سیکرٹری دفاع لیفٹیننٹ جنرل (ر) محمد علی، ایڈیشنل سیکرٹری داخلہ میجر جنرل نور ولی خان، pic.twitter.com/bZqyAeVX68It was further agreed that joint counters would be established, introducing a single-point checking mechanism to reduce delays. Progress on installing e-gates was also assessed.
Naqvi emphasised providing passengers with faster clearance and easier travel procedures. “A unified checking system on a single scanner will save significant time,” he noted, adding that better coordination among institutions was essential to reduce crowding and long queues at airports.
“We are committed to offering the public modern, fast, and convenient travel facilities,” Naqvi said.
Defence Secretary Muhammad Ali informed the meeting's members that the latest machinery was being imported to protect aircraft from bird-related damage and potential accidents.
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State Minister Talal Chaudhry, Interior Secretary Muhammad Khurram Agha, Defence Secretary Lt Gen (R) Muhammad Ali, Additional Interior Secretary Maj Gen Noor Wali Khan, Additional Defence Secretary Maj Gen Qaiser Suleman, DG Anti-Narcotics Force Maj Gen Abdul Mueed, and DG FIA Dr Usman Anwar attended the session.
In January, Naqvi had issued orders for strict screening of travel documents at airports.
In recent years, the Federal Investigation Agency has also intensified operations against illegal migration after a series of interceptions at major airports involving forged documents and suspected internal collusion.