Saudi aviation team reaches Pakistan to review security at airports

LAHORE: An eight-member delegation of the General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) of Saudi Arabia has reached Pakistan to conduct security arrangements at airports, ARY News reported.

Lahore Airport administration and Directorate of Security welcomed the Saudi aviation regulator team

The team will review the security measures taken by Airport Security Force (ASF), airlines and ground handling agencies.

In the second phase, the Saudi delegation will visit Lahore, Sialkot, Multan, Islamabad and Peshawar airports.

The delegation led by Lead Inspector Mohammad Al-Ajmi visited Karachi Airport in the first phase and inspected the security arrangements by Pakistan International Airlines, Jerry- Danata, one of the world’s largest air services providers, and Airport Security Force (ASF)

The delegation also inspected the security arrangements made by Saudi Airlines, said the spokesman.

The visiting inspectors conducted a detailed security review of passengers and cargo at the airport. The security delegation also carefully observed the various arrangements made regarding catering and security of goods,

In addition, the inspectors also observed the process of passenger pre-boarding, non-passenger screening, and hold baggage screening.