Khawaja Asif, Mohsin Naqvi visit Allama Iqbal Airport Lahore, express dissatisfaction over existing facilities for passengers

LAHORE, May 03 (SABAH): Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control Senator Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, and Federal Minister for Aviation and Defence, Khawaja Muhammad Asif, paid two hours long visit to Allama Iqbal International Airport, Lahore.

Expressing dissatisfaction over the facilities available to passengers at the airport, federal ministers emphasized the need for improvements. The Federal for Interior said that the immigration counters will be increased for the convenience of the passengers going abroad and the lengthy and 3-tiered search process will be made easier and faster. Mohsin Naqvi ordered immediate resolution of the immigration issues and increasing facilities for passengers. Federal ministers instructed concerned authorities from ASF, ANF, and Customs to devise a comprehensive plan within the next 24 hours in this regard.

Federal Minister for Defence and Aviation stated that after the successful implementation at Lahore Airport, the simplified search process will also be implemented at other airports as well.

Federal Minister for Interior directed to increase the number of immigration counters at the arrival and departure terminal to save passengers from the hassle of waiting. He added that a final plan in this regard should be presented within three days. Interior Minister stressed the importance of providing maximum facilities to passengers through out-of-the-box initiatives. During the visit, Federal Minister reviewed the facilities available to passengers at the airport and also observed the search process of ANF, ASF and Customs. Federal Minister also chaired a high-level meeting in the committee room of the airport.

The federal ministers gave necessary instructions to the relevant authorities to enhance facilities for the passengers. Deputy DG Civil Aviation Authority, Director FIA Lahore Director Sarfraz Work, representatives of ASF, Customs and Allama Iqbal International Airport attended the meeting.