Pakistan Airports Authority to construct new airport in Faisalabad

KARACHI: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced plans to construct a new airport in Faisalabad, ARY News reported on Saturday.

According to the authority, proposals have been invited for consultancy services to prepare the design, master plan, and feasibility study of the project.

Companies interested in providing consultancy services have been asked to submit their applications by October 12, the PAA said.

Earlier, Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi on Friday announced the launch of an Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based application developed by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) to streamline immigration processes and combat human trafficking.

The pilot project will begin at Islamabad International Airport under the minister’s directives.

During his visit to the FIA Headquarters in Islamabad, Naqvi chaired a high-level meeting attended by FIA Additional Director Generals, Directors, and Zonal Directors who joined online.

The meeting reviewed progress on earlier decisions aimed at modernizing the agency’s operations.

Officials briefed him on the new AI-driven system, which is expected to cut waiting times at airports while strengthening security measures.

Calling the initiative “a timely necessity,” Naqvi said the step would both prevent human trafficking and save passengers from long queues. He ordered the release of funds to upgrade FIA’s IT infrastructure and headquarters, while also instructing the Capital Development Authority (CDA) to hand over land for the FIA Academy without delay.