KARACHI: Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) decided to install Electronic gates (E-gates) at airports across Pakistan. Following decision to install E-gates, PCAA has reportedly initiated first phase of E-gate project in three major international airports including Islamabad, Allama Iqbal and Jinnah International Airport.

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

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

Meanwhile, after board’s approval, tenders will be sought for E-gate project. Installation of E-gates will eliminate hassle of travellers as they don’t need to wait in queue to get boarding pass and can obtain their boarding cards through E-gate by scanning their passport and ticket.

Sources within Civil Aviation Authority mentioned that E-gate uses data embedded in 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 gate will automatically open for passenger.

Published in The Daily National Courier, September, 06 2023

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