ISLAMABAD: A delegation of officials from the British security agency, Department for Transport (DfT), is set to arrive in Pakistan in June to review security arrangements at Pakistan’s top airports.
The officials will be visiting Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International Airport and Islamabad Airport, where they will inspect security arrangements for UK-bound direct flights.
During their visit, the UK delegation will be briefed by officials of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on the current security measures in place.
The delegation will also inspect the counters established for a joint search of baggage at the airports and the equipment being used for screening passengers’ luggage.
The move is seen as a positive step towards the UK’s plans to open its airports for Pakistani-origin airlines. Recent meetings between the CAA, DfT and UK aviation were termed extremely positive, further indicating the potential for increased air traffic between the two countries.
Pakistan welcomes British officials’ visit
It is worth mentioning here that the United Kingdom (UK) provided explosive detector machines to Pakistan to enhance security measures at airports across the country.
Earlier, the UK agency had paid a three-day visit to inspect flight security at Karachi airport.
The review of security arrangements by British officials at Pakistan’s top airports is a welcome development, as it demonstrates the commitment of both countries to ensuring safe air travel.
The visit is expected to lead to a closer partnership between the two nations in matters of aviation security, which will benefit passengers and the aviation industry as a whole.
