Major Pakistani airports to get smart gates

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has invited companies to submit bids for installing e-gates at the primary airports in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad.

“The project has been conceived as a self-service immigration system for airport installation to cut costs and improve passenger satisfaction. The system will be placed at the airports’ arrival and departure gates, which validate passengers’ identity using advanced technologies,” the CAA said in its bid documents.

“In response to increasing passenger numbers and recent airport expansions, the aim is to modernize the border control solution to enable a seamless immigration process for travellers at Pakistani airports while improving security processing,” the CAA added.

The Civil Aviation Authority stated that the initiative would reduce the workload on manned immigration counters and establish a standardized automated immigration process, including document verification and personal authentication, to maintain the security and integrity of the borders.

The scope of services includes providing, installing, integrating, testing, and commissioning e-gate systems, followed by operation and maintenance.

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The Civil Aviation Authority has asked interested local and international companies to submit their bids by August 13, 2024.