The Minister of the Interior says that a unified control system on a single scanner will save considerable time
The government on Wednesday decided to introduce a single point check system at airports to improve passenger facility and reduce delays.
Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting in Islamabad aimed at developing a joint strategy between the defense and interior ministries to improve airport operations and public convenience.
The meeting reviewed joint measures to improve passenger facilitation at Islamabad and other airports and decided to ensure stronger coordination among all relevant agencies. Officials approved the installation of advanced screening machines to improve the control system.
Federal Minister of Interior Mohsen Naqvi’s special meeting under the chairmanship of the Ministry of Defense and Interior
وازیر ورسلست إنتريمت تلال کوهدریسیکرتری ینہمہ کرم آغا, سیاهرتفری انگرید محمد خرم آغا, سیاتفری General (ر) Muhammad Ali, Additional Secretary Interior میجر جنال Noor Wali Khan, pic.twitter.com/bZqyAeVX68— Ministry of Home Affairs GoP (@MOIofficialGoP) 22 April 2026
It was further agreed that common counters would be established, introducing a single point control mechanism to reduce delays. Progress in installing e-gates was also assessed.
Naqvi emphasized on providing passengers with faster clearance and easier travel procedures. “A unified screening system on a single scanner will save significant time,” he noted, adding that better coordination between institutions was essential to reduce congestion and long queues at airports.
“We are committed to providing the public with modern, fast and convenient travel facilities,” Naqvi said.
Defense Minister Muhammad Ali informed the members of the meeting that the latest machinery was imported to protect aircraft from bird-related damage and potential accidents.
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Foreign Minister Talal Chaudhry, Interior Minister Muhammad Khurram Agha, Defense Minister Lt (R) Muhammad Ali, Additional Interior Minister Noor Wali Khan, Additional Defense Minister Maj Gen Qaiser Suleman, Anti Narcotics Major General Abdul Mueed and DG FIA Dr. Usman Anwar attended the session.
In January, Naqvi had issued orders for strict screening of travel documents at airports.
In recent years, the Federal Investigation Agency has also stepped up operations against illegal migration following a series of wiretaps at major airports involving false documents and suspected internal collusion.
