Khawaja Asif Visits Lahore Airport, Reviews Facilities, Development Projects
LAHORE, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 30th Aug, 2026)
Defense Minister Khawaja Asif visited Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore, where he reviewed passenger facilities and development projects. According to Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), the Defense Minister directed:
- Setting up additional search counters for early clearance of female passengers and reduction in waiting time.
- Inspecting the newly constructed immigration area and ongoing development works.
- Reviewing passenger facility arrangements in international and domestic departure areas.
Khawaja Asif emphasized on maintaining high standards of passenger facilities at Lahore Airport and reviewed upgrade and renovation projects of various facilities for the convenience of passengers. He also stressed on completing the expansion of the departure drop-off lane on priority basis to reduce traffic congestion. While reviewing the progress in the ongoing construction of the domestic departure area, the minister emphasized on the timely completion of the project and passenger convenience.
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