Editor Report
ISLAMABAD: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.Minister of State for Interior 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.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.It 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.Interior Minister Naqvi emphasized 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 is 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 that the latest machinery is being imported to protect aircraft from bird-related damage and potential accidents.
