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Loader vehicle crashes into parked cargo plane at Karachi Airport

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Loader vehicle crashes into parked cargo plane at Karachi Airport

KARACHI: A loader vehicle struck with a parked aircraft belonging to an international cargo company at Jinnah International Airport. According to airport sources, the aircraft was stationary in the parking area when a loader truck unexpectedly rammed into it. Preliminary reports suggest that the truck’s brakes may have failed, leading to the incident. Following the … Read more

Rangers, police arrest two most-wanted suspects from Karachi

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Rangers

KARACHI: Pakistan Rangers and Sindh police apprehended two most-wanted suspects from Saudabad and near Karachi Airport in a joint intelligence-based operation(IBO) on Monday. The arrested individuals have been identified as Muhammad Shehab Khan alias Kara and Mansoor Alam alias Charkat, both of whom are affiliated with the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-London (MQM-London). According to a Rangers … Read more

Flight operations at Karachi airport temporarily suspended

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Flight operations

KARACHI: Flight operations at Jinnah International Airport Karachi have been temporarily suspended in view of the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India. On Thursday morning, several aerial routes were closed for commercial flights in the boundaries of Lahore and Sialkot. In Lahore Flight Information Region, seven aerial routes were closed for commercial aircraft flights while … Read more

FIA arrests passenger with fake visa at Karachi airport

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FIA

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) on Saturday arrested a accused traveling from Jinnah International Airport Karachi on a fake visa.

According to details, the FIA ​​arrested the accused traveling from Karachi airport on a fake visa. A passenger Mohammad Azhar was traveling on a Pakistani passport.

According to the FIA, Senegal and Indonesia’s visa stickers were fake on the passenger’s passport. The  passenger wanted to get a work, resident visa in Malawi.

The FIA ​​said the passenger was in contact with an agent named Salem in Malawi, the agent promised to get a visa for $10,000.

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Emirates set to start major cargo business hub at Karachi airport

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Emirates set to start major cargo business hub at Karachi airport

Emirates Airline has announced plans to set up a major cargo business hub at Karachi airport, driven by increasing demand for cargo services. The airline has requested 90,000 square feet of space at the airport’s cargo terminal to accommodate the expansion. Currently, Emirates dominates Karachi’s cargo business, transporting over 27,000 tons in 2024, far outpacing … Read more

FIA Immigration foils human trafficking bid at Karachi airport

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FIA

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration has foiled an attempt of human trafficking at Jinnah International Airport Karachi and arrested four persons including a travel agent who was reportedly connected with an Indian agent in Azerbaijan.

In the statement issued by FIA, it was stated that the conspiracy to go to Europe illegally from Karachi Airport was exposed and 4 passengers including the agent were arrested.

The arrested accused are Haseeb Ahmed, Qaiser Ahmed, Usman Ali and agent Abdul Shakoor. The  accused belong to different areas of Faisalabad, Chiniot, Gujranwala and Nankana Sahib.

Human smuggler Abdul Shakoor made contracts of Rs 1.4 million per person in the name of sending other suspects to Poland. The accused also gave an advance of Rs 250,000 per person to the agent, the accused had to go to Poland from Azerbaijan illegally.

According to the preliminary investigation, important evidence has been recovered from the mobile phone of the human trafficker Abdul Shakur. The accused Abdul Shakoor was in contact with the Indian agent.

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FIA foils human smuggling bid at Karachi Airport

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FIA

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) successfully thwarted a human smuggling attempt at Karachi airport on Friday, apprehending four individuals linked to an Indian agent, according to reports. FIA immigration officials detained a human trafficker and three passengers who were attempting to travel to Poland via Azerbaijan illegally. The suspects were identified as Haseeb Ahmed, … Read more

Passenger held over fake documents at Karachi airport

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170 Pakistanis deported from 11 countries; 59 offloaded in Karachi

KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) arrested a passenger traveling on fake travel documents while conducting an operation at Jinnah International Airport Karachi.

According to the spokesperson of FIA, the immigration officials arrested the accused Muhammad Usman after failing to go abroad on fake travel documents by taking action at Karachi Airport. The accused tried to go to Canada through an international flight. He had a fake visa.

According to the forensic report of Scandline Office, the visa was also fake, the visa did not show any UV features.

According to the initial investigation, the accused made an agreement to go to Canada with the agent of Sheikhupura, the accused made an agreement to go to Canada with an agent named Nawaz for 1 crore 5 lakh rupees.

The accused is an employee of Punjab Police and posted as a constable in Women Enclave Gujranwala, the accused has been transferred to Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi for identification of the agent and further legal action.

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Security beefed up around Karachi airport

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Security

KARACHI: Security has been further tightened around the Karachi International Airport due to the security concerns which has caused grave inconvenience for visitors and local residents.

According to the police officials, the security around the airport has been increased due to security concerns, under which the road from Model Colony to Jinnah Terminal has been closed for traffic.

The police officials have been deputed at Star Gate to Jinnah Terminal and the road from Pehlwan Goth to the airport.

Traffic is being diverted from Model Colony to Shahrah e Faisal and due to the closure of the road leading to Jinnah Terminal, the flow of traffic on Model Colony Road is affected.

Airline staff, passengers and other employees are facing difficulties in reaching the airport due to road closures  while the surrounding roads are jammed with traffic.

It should be noted that earlier, new rules and conditions were imposed for those coming to see off or receive passengers at the Karachi airport, according to which 4 citizens will be able to go to the airport with one passenger, while in the absence of a copy of the ticket the visitors will not be allowed to enter the airport.

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Karachi airport to introduce strict entry rules for visitors

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Karachi airport

KARACHI: Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is planning to introduce new strict entry rules and requirements for visitors to ensure fool proof security at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi.

The decision has been taken following a terrorist attack on Chinese nationals near Karachi airport.

In this regard, the citizens who come to Karachi Airport to pick up or drop off passengers must also carry a copy of the tickets now.

It has been made mandatory for the citizens visiting to Karachi Airport to show their tickets when checked by the security personnel.

Now 4 citizens along with one passenger will be able to enter the airport, citizens who do not have a copy of the ticket will not be allowed to enter the airport premises.

The Pakistan Airports Authority has taken measures for security, apart from this, the citizens coming  to pick up the passengers at the Karachi Airport will have to carry the CNIC along with the ticket.

Pakistan Airports Authority sources say that in view of the recent terrorist attack near Karachi Airport, new measures have been decided regarding the passengers, this measure has been taken keeping in mind the security.

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3 People Dies in Oil Tanker Explosion Near Karachi Airport

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Karachi Airport

Karachi, 3 people died and many sustained injuries in an oil tanker explosion near the Karachi Airport signal. According to the sources, the incident occurred due to an explosion in an oil tanker near Jinnah International Airport Karachi. The explosion in the oil tanker resulted in many vehicles and trees catching fire. Security forces cordoned … Read more

Karachi Airport secretly sold for $1.8 Billion? Details here

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Karachi Airport secretly sold for $1.8 Billion? Details here

Pakistan is proceeding with efforts to sell off state-owned assets that are facing financial losses in a bid to stabilize its precarious finances. Recent reports suggested that Karachi Airport had been sold in secret. Unverified online posts claimed that Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport had been sold for $1.8 billion, sparking varied reactions on social media. … Read more

FIA offloads four passengers for travelling on fake documents

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FIA

KARACHI: Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration Cell arrested four passengers who tried to go abroad on fake documents while taking action at Karachi Airport.

The arrested accused include Muhammad Abdullah, Amir Iqbal, Abu Sufyan and Gulfam Ahmed.

Accused Mohammad Abdullah, Aamir Iqbal and Abu Sufyan were going to Turkey on visit visa through flight number WY324. The passports of the accused have fake Turkish visas. The accused belong to Sargodha, Bhimber  and Mandi Bahauddin.

Accused Gulfam Ahmed was going to Andorra (Europe) via Spain Flight No. QR611. The accused’s passport had a fake work visa of Andorra. The transit visa of Spain presented by the accused also turned out to be fake, the accused belongs to Gujranwala.

The arrested accused have been transferred to the Anti-Human Trafficking Circle Karachi for further legal action.

The further investigation of the accused is going on.

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Karachi Airport Runway is Shut for Maintenance: Checkout Timings!

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Karachi Airport secretly sold for $1.8 Billion? Details here

The CAA has started a month-long maintenance operation at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport. The main runway will be closed during specific hours on weekdays from April 4 to May 3. The CAA’s initiative underscores its dedication to passenger safety and operational efficiency. Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport is gearing up for a month-long maintenance operation initiated … Read more

FIA arrests murder suspect at Karachi airport

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FIA arrests

KARACHI: The accused of killing in Rawalpindi was arrested from Jinnah International Airport Karachi as soon as he returned from Dubai.

The Immigration Cell of the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) conducted an operation at the Karachi Airport in which an accused, Muhammad Umar, who had returned from Dubai, was arrested.

FIA officials said that the name of the accused is included in the stop list, and a case of murder has been registered against the accused in Cantt Rawalpindi Police Station of Punjab.

According to FIA, the accused had returned home by a private airline flight, on which he was arrested.

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Passenger held at Karachi Airport over tampering with passport

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FIA

Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration arrested a passenger at Karachi Airport, on charges of tampering with the visa pages of his passport. The preliminary investigation revealed that the accused Naeem Akhtar had traveled to Nigeria using a Pakistani passport and a legitimate visa. Subsequently, he attempted to reach Italy with an Italian visa obtained through … Read more

Facial recognition system is not functional at Karachi Airport

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Additional Fees Introduced for Domestic Flight Passengers in Pakistan

The facial recognition system was installed a few months ago. It has caught many accused who have been escaping abroad. The facial recognition system was to be activated at the domestic departure as well. It has been revealed that the facial recognition system using advanced technology to catch the accused at Karachi Airport is not … Read more

FIA offloads passenger at Karachi airport over fake travel document

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FIA

The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration offloaded a passenger at Karachi airport, attempting to travel abroad with fake travel documents. The passenger was identified as Tauseef Ahmed, was bound for Montenegro using a Pakistani passport, which was later discovered to have a counterfeit Japanese visa attached. The action was initiated based on the recommendation of … Read more

Custom foils attempt to smuggle electronic goods at Karachi airport

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Custom
  • The female passenger reached Karachi from Dubai by flight.
  • Customs stationed at airport stopped female passenger.
  • The action is being taken against passenger under Customs Act.

KARACHI: A woman’s luggage worth Rs 9.6 million has been seized at the Karachi International Airport under the Customs Act.

According to the customs officials, the customs staff at Jinnah International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle electronic goods. The female passenger had reached Karachi from Dubai by a private airline flight.

The Customs Collectorate staff stationed at International Arrivals stopped the female passenger at the Green Channel.

In the presence of the female passenger, her luggage was searched and four valuable iPhones, two MacBook Apples, eight valuable smart watches, 25 valuable handbags, and valuable cosmetics were recovered from it.

The value of the goods is said to be Rs 9.6 million. According to the customs officials, the action is being taken against the female passenger under the Customs Act.

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CAA decides to ban betelnut, smoking at Karachi Airport

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CAA ban smoking

CAA has issued orders to all company employees. It is said that this ban will be applicable from November 6. Rs 2000 will be fined for those who violate the ban. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to ban betel, betelnut, betel quid, and smoking at Karachi International Airport, Bol News reported. The CAA has … Read more

FIA offloads passengers in fake travel documents

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FIA fake travel documents

The person named Ziaullah was traveling to Italy. He belongs to the Mohmand Agency. Further investigations are underway. The Federal Investigation Agency’s (FIA) immigration has taken action at Karachi airport after a passenger traveling on fake travel documents was offloaded, Bol News reported. According to details, the spokesperson for FIA said that a passenger named … Read more

Passenger Muhammad Fayyaz passes away at Karachi Airport

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Passenger passes away Karachi Airport

Passenger Muhammad Fayyaz passes away at Karachi Airport. The distressing event unfolded on September 12, 2023. The Airport Health Department promptly dispatched a team of doctors. A tragic incident occurred at Jinnah International Airport’s lounge as a passenger traveling from Karachi to Islamabad, identified as Muhammad Fayyaz, passed away, on Friday. The distressing event unfolded … Read more

Cracks emerge at Karachi Airport runways, CAA announces closure

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CAA Karachi Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced closure of two runways at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport due to cracks. CAA has planned the daily closure of the two affected runway to cater the problem at the earliest. These cracks pose a potential impact on flight operations. The CAA has issued a NOTAM to inform about … Read more

Human trafficker fleeing UAE arrested from Karachi airport

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Human trafficker arrest

The name of the accused was added to the blacklist. Accused Naqash Khan was off-loaded from the flight. The arrested accused was handed over to the FIA Peshawar team. The Immigration Cell of the Federal Investigation Agency on Saturday detained a human smuggler escaping to UAE from the Karachi airport. Accused Naqash Khan had been … Read more

Multan declares alternate airport of Karachi

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Multan declares alternate airport of Karachi
  • Nawabsah’s status as alternate airport has been terminated.
  • Emergency flights from Karachi will have to divert to Multan.
  • Spokesperson CAA confirmed Multan Airport as alternate airport.

KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has declared Multan as an alternate airport of Karachi in case of emergency landing instead of Nawabshah Airport (Shaheed Benazirabad).

Earlier, In case of emergency, flights from Karachi Airport landed at Nawab Shah Airport. According to Aviation sources, Nawabsah’s status as an alternate  airport to Karachi has been terminated.

Now, in any emergency, flights from Karachi will have to divert to Multan. According to the sources, flights from Karachi will now land in Multan even in case of any emergency or bad weather.

Spokesperson Civil Aviation Authority has confirmed Multan Airport as an alternate airport.

It should be noted that in March this year, the Civil Aviation Authority decided to close the Nawabshah Airport suddenly. CAA said that flight operations will remain suspended for two months.

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CAA orders inquiry over threatening female security officer with blasphemy allegations

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CAA employee

CAA employee threatened a Christian female security officer DG CAA took notice and dismissed the clearing agent The man threatened to lodge blasphemy against the security in-charge KARACHI: The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) dismissed an employee who threatened a Christian female security officer with blasphemy charges over a dispute at the airport. Director General CAA … Read more

At Karachi airport, another Indian aircraft makes an emergency landing

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emergency landing

IndiGo flight 6E-1406, operating from Sharjah to Hyderabad was diverted to Karachi. The airplane, an Airbus 320, had reported a technical issue and is being examined. This was the second such instance in two weeks where an Indian airline was forced to make an emergency landing. On Sunday, a Sharjah-to-Hyderabad aeroplane experienced a technical problem; and … Read more

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