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Pakistan beefs up security at airports

Pakistan has increased security at airports and enhanced the capability of Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel to prevent any terrorist attack, the National Assembly was informed on Thursday.

Pakistan has increased security at airports and enhanced the capability of Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel to prevent any terrorist attack, the National Assembly was informed on Thursday.

Minister of state for parliamentary affairs Sheikh Aftab Ahmed told the House that ASF has acquired modern aviation security gadgets and screening equipment with the cooperation of Japan and Bahrain for increasing security of airports.

He said that an integrated security system has been installed at Lahore Airport which would be extended to other airports.

He added that modern arms and vehicles have been procured to enhance security cover to the airports.

Minister for climate change Zahid Hamid while answering a question said that no international appeal for donation was made by the government after 2015 earthquake.

He said all out efforts were being made for relief and rehabilitation of the affected people.

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