The Sindh Health Department has tightened Ebola prevention measures at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport amid growing global concerns over the deadly virus. A high-level emergency meeting chaired by Special Secretary Health Fawad Ghaffar Soomro reviewed preparedness measures at the airport, including surveillance, rapid response systems and isolation ward arrangements, it emerged on Tuesday. Health Sindh […]
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Passenger offloaded at Karachi airport over objectionable content in phone
A passenger bound for Sri Lanka, identified as Nadeem Abbas, was offloaded at Karachi airport after authorities discovered objectionable material on his mobile phone. According to the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), Nadeem had an agreement to marry an Australian citizen. The FIA spokesperson stated that the suspect admitted to previously attempting to travel to Europe […]
Faisal Sabzwari stopped at Karachi airport
Faisal Sabzwari, a senior leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement-Pakistan, was stopped from boarding a flight to Dubai at Karachi airport on Friday, according to sources. Read More: MQM-P leaders angry over ‘not getting permission to hold rallies’ The senator had arrived at the airport to travel to Dubai on a flight scheduled to depart […]
Karachi airport opens daycare for working mothers
A daycare centre has been inaugurated at Jinnah International Airport Karachi to facilitate working mothers employed at the airport, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The facility has been launched as part of efforts to improve workplace support systems for female staff and was formally inaugurated by the Director General of the PAA. Officials […]
Civil Aviation welcomes new B737 freighter at Karachi airport
A shining new B737 freighter aircraft in bold red and white livery with the TCS logo arrived to an enthusiastic welcome at the Karachi AirPort. The delivery flight was accorded a water-gun salute and was received in person by the Director General Civil Aviation – Mr Nadir Dar, Chairman TCS – Mr Khalid Awan, senior […]
Hajj 2026 operation begins from Karachi airport
The annual Hajj operation for 2026 has officially commenced from Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, as thousands of pilgrims begin their spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia. The first flight, operated by a private airline, is scheduled to depart at 3:00 AM, marking the start of this year’s large-scale operation. Read More: First Hajj flight departs from Karachi today Pilgrims […]
Over 300 tolas of gold seized at Karachi Airport
KARACHI: Customs authorities at Karachi Jinnah International Airport confiscated more than 300 tolas of gold from a passenger arriving from Abu Dhabi, officials confirmed on Wednesday. The seizure occurred after the passenger and accompanying family members failed to provide proper documentation for transporting the gold into Pakistan. Read More: Police recover over Rs150m gold in Ichhra market […]
Airlines in Pakistan boost flight ahead of Eid amid Middle East tensions
KARACHI: Airlines in Pakistan have increased flight operations ahead of Eid ul Fitr 2026 to ensure passengers reach their destinations, as aviation activity begins to stabilise despite ongoing tensions in the Middle East. Read More: Middle East tensions cancel 92 Pakistan flights A total of 31 flights departed from major airports, including Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, and […]
FIA foils trafficking attempt at Karachi airport
KARACHI: The Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) Immigration on Sunday foiled an attempt to trafficing a woman for sexual exploitation, offloading three passengers from a United Arab Emirates (UAE)-bound flight at Jinnah International Airport. Read More: FIA gets two days to complete challan in PTI foreign funding case According to an FIA spokesperson, the passengers included a […]
Passenger held with gold, foreign currency at Karachi airport
Customs authorities at Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport detained a passenger on Thursday after recovering 70 tolas of gold and USD 14,000 from his luggage and person. Officials said the action was part of an ongoing crackdown against gold and foreign currency smuggling. Read More: Major arms smuggling bid foiled at Torkham border According to initial reports, the […]