Pakistan launches Rs10 billion project to modernise air traffic systems at Karachi, Lahore airports

Pakistan has started a Rs10 billion programme to upgrade air traffic management at Karachi and Lahore airports, Profit reported. Jinnah International Airport and Allama Iqbal International Airport are set to receive new air traffic management equipment, while the control centres at both sites will be upgraded. The scheme also covers the installation of voice communication and control systems at the two airports.

The project is being carried out under the Pakistan Airports Authority, and the technical bid opening has been completed. According to sources cited in the report, companies that qualify in the technical evaluation will have their financial bids opened in the next phase. No contract award has been reported so far, and the report gives no timeline for that stage.