Advanced Explosive Detection Equipment to Enhance Airports Security

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The Japanese government has provided airport security equipment worth US$ 20 million for three major international airports in Pakistan .

The equipment to Islamabad, Lahore and Karachi airports consists of explosive detection systems, vehicle scanners and cargo vehicle scanners.

The security equipment embraces the latest technology matching the international security standards set by the US, EU and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and it is expected that not only risk of security related incidents at the three airports will be reduced, but also it will contribute to the improvement of operation of the airports.

According to Associated Press of Pakistan, Japan has also been assisting Pakistan by implementing various projects in the field of security.

The government of Japan agreed to extend a Grant Aid worth 200 million Japanese Yen, under which a Japan technology Face Recognition System will be installed at the Karachi International Airport.