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Advanced security equipment has been installed at multiple airports across Pakistan, including Karachi, to enhance safety by detecting flammable materials.
According to a PIA spokesperson, modern EDSCT security scanners have been deployed at Karachi, Multan, and Faisalabad airports.
Additionally, a new baggage handling system will be introduced under the JICA project, improving security screening processes.
“With these advanced scanners, detecting hazardous materials will be more effective,” the spokesperson said.
The tendering process for the security equipment has been successfully completed under JICA Japan Phase-2, with officials from the Pakistan Airports Authority attending the contract signing ceremony.
In a historic move for Pakistan’s aviation sector, flight handling at Karachi Airport was entirely managed by women on International Women’s Day.
A private ground handling company took the initiative, marking the first time in Pakistan’s history that women exclusively managed all aspects of flight services.
From ground handling to baggage storage on the aircraft, female staff performed every task with precision and efficiency.
Airport officials hailed the effort as a significant step toward women’s empowerment, proving that when given opportunities, women excel in every field.
The Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) has issued a clarification regarding the temporary parking of an international flight at Karachi Airport.
According to a PAA spokesperson, Emirates flight EK 606 arrived 23 minutes ahead of schedule. At the time of its arrival, Bay 24 was occupied, so the flight was temporarily parked at Bay 16 after consulting with the captain. Once Bay 24 became available, the aircraft was moved there.
The spokesperson further explained that PK 213 was pushed back at 1:14 AM, and by 1:21 AM, EK 606 was towed to Bay 24 for its final parking spot.
The airport staff followed all standard procedures, and no errors were made regarding the aircraft’s parking.
