The meeting also decided to establish common windows and introduce a unified single-point monitoring system.
ISLAMABAD:
The government has decided to install modern machines at airports to improve the screening process and make it easier for passengers to operate through a one-stop shop. The decision was taken on Wednesday at a special meeting chaired by Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi.
The meeting aimed to develop a joint strategy between the Ministry of the Interior and the Ministry of Defense to ensure foolproof security at airports. He discussed common measures aimed at facilitating the reception of the public at airports and decided to ensure effective coordination between all the institutions concerned.
The meeting also decided to establish common windows and introduce a unified single-point monitoring system. It also reviewed progress in installing electronic gates at airports.
Naqvi stressed the need to provide passengers with faster customs clearance and easier travel facilities. He said joint monitoring of a single scanner by all institutions would save time and make people’s work easier.
“Traffic jams and waiting times at airports can be reduced through coordination among institutions. The government is committed to providing modern and convenient travel facilities to the public,” he said.
The Defense Secretary informed the participants that modern machines are being imported to prevent damage to aircraft and accidents caused by birds at airports.
Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry, Secretary Interior Muhammad Khurram Agha, Secretary Defense Lt Gen (Retd) Muhammad Ali, and Additional Secretary Interior Maj Gen (Retd) Noor Wali Khan attended the session.
Additional Secretary Defense Major General (retd) Qaiser Suleman, Director Anti-Narcotics Force Major General (retd) Abdul Mueed and Director General Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Dr Usman Anwar also took part in the meeting.
