The Sindh government has imposed restrictions on Karachi airport pick-up and drop-off activities, permitting a maximum of two individuals to accompany each passenger.
This decision was reached during a high-level meeting focused on security threats, which was chaired by the provincial Home Minister.
Sindh govt tightens security measures at Karachi airport
The session was attended by the Home Secretary, the Inspector General of Sindh Police, and other senior officials, who provided the minister with updates on the current security situation.
The Minister emphasised the necessity for authorities to implement stringent measures in light of previous incidents and accidents.
He instructed officials to develop comprehensive standard operating procedures to ensure a swift response at any incident location.
The Home Minister noted that the issue of overcrowding at the airport necessitates enhanced security measures and confirmed that only one or two individuals will be permitted for pick-up and drop-off.
He also directed the police to improve coordination with all law enforcement agencies for the smooth operation of Karachi airport.
Furthermore, he mandated that authorities ensure the availability of search application devices in all prisons throughout Sindh and made it compulsory to deploy female searchers at all provincial entry and exit points.
Karachi airport upgrades its runway
Earlier, Karachi’s primary airport improved its main runway, enabling it to accommodate the world’s largest commercial passenger aircraft, the formidable A380, according to airbus officials.
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced that the renovated Runway 07L/25R at Jinnah International Airport has achieved a Code 4F classification after fulfilling international safety criteria.
This upgrade signified that the runway is now capable of supporting larger aircraft, including the double-decker Airbus A380.
Jinnah International Airport serves as Pakistan’s busiest aviation center, designed to handle an annual passenger volume of approximately 12 million travelers.
In 2025, it processed around 8.5 million passengers, according to the latest operational statistics.
The airport features two runways and a state-of-the-art terminal complex.
It is capable of managing about 15 flight movements each hour and is equipped with several air bridges and parking bays for wide-body aircraft.
