In a significant move to enhance security, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has introduced a new regulation for individuals coming to Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport.
Effective immediately, all persons arriving at the airport to either receive or bid farewell to passengers must carry a copy of the flight ticket. This mandate is aimed at tightening security measures in the wake of the recent terrorist attack near the airport.
According to sources within the PAA, individuals will be required to present their tickets at security checkpoints before being allowed entry into the airport. The new rule stipulates that a maximum of four people can accompany a passenger, and all must show copies of tickets along with valid identification. Those without a ticket copy will be denied entry, regardless of their relationship to the departing or arriving passenger.
The decision comes after the deadly suicide bombing on October 3, which killed three people—including two Chinese engineers—and injured 17 others near the airport. The attack raised serious concerns about the safety of the airport and prompted the government to review and strengthen security protocols.
In addition to the ticket requirement, the PAA has also mandated that individuals receiving passengers must carry their national identity card.
The PAA confirmed that the implementation of the new security measures will begin shortly. Passengers and their families are advised to prepare for potential delays as the airport adjusts to the updated protocols.
