All airports in Pakistan to get e-gates

KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) on Tuesday decided to install Electronic gates (E-gates) at airports across Pakistan, ARY News reported, citing sources.

Following the decision to install E-gates, PCAA has reportedly initiated the first phase of the E-gate project in the three major international airports including Islamabad, Allama Iqbal, and Jinnah International Airport.

This project will be completed under the supervision of the Aviation Secretary and the Director-General of the Civil Aviation Authority (DGCAA).

Sources indicate that suggestions have also been obtained from different national institutions including the National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) passports and FIA immigration – related to the E-gate project.

Meanwhile, after board’s approval, tenders will be sought for E-gate project.

The installation of E-gates will eliminate the hassle of the travelers as they don’t need to wait in que to get boarding pass and can obtain their boarding cards through the E-gate by scanning their passport and ticket.

The sources within CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) mentioned that the E-gate uses the data embedded in the Passport’s biometric chip.

This new technology will provide international travel convenience to passengers.

Under this system, passengers undergo biometric authentication through facial, fingerprint, iris recognition or overall procedures, after which the gate will automatically open for the passenger.