Lahore airport activates new immigration counters for passengers

New immigration counters have been activated at Allama Iqbal International Airport. File photo
New immigration counters have been activated at Allama Iqbal International Airport. File photo
Published August 26, 2026 12:00 AM
LAHORE (Web Desk): New immigration counters have been activated at Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore to improve passenger processing and make the immigration process more efficient.

Interior minister inaugurates new immigration area

Federal Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Naqvi inaugurated the newly operational immigration area during a visit to the airport. The inauguration was attended by the airport manager and deputy airport manager.

Naqvi reviewed the arrangements and activities being carried out in the new immigration area before inspecting the facility in detail. Officials briefed the minister on the arrangements made to improve passenger processing.

Focus on smoother passenger processing

During the visit, the interior minister reviewed measures taken to make passenger processing more efficient. He also examined the overall arrangements in the immigration area and expressed satisfaction with the quality of the work.

Naqvi appreciated the efforts of the Pakistan Airports Authority and the Lahore airport team in completing the new facility. He stressed the importance of maintaining high standards in the immigration area to provide passengers with better services.

New facility expected to increase capacity

According to airport authorities, the new immigration area will increase the airport’s passenger processing capacity. The additional counters are expected to help manage passenger traffic more effectively, particularly as the number of travellers using the airport continues to grow.

The increased capacity could also help reduce pressure on existing immigration facilities during busy periods. Authorities expect the new arrangement to make the overall immigration process more organised and efficient.

Lahore airport prepares for growing passenger traffic

Allama Iqbal International Airport is one of the major airports serving passengers travelling to and from Lahore. As passenger traffic increases, airport authorities are working to improve facilities and make travel more convenient.

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The addition of new immigration counters is aimed at addressing the growing demand for immigration services. Officials believe better arrangements in the immigration area can contribute to a smoother experience for passengers.

Pakistan Airports Authority highlights improved facilities

The Pakistan Airports Authority said the new immigration counters have been established to provide better facilities to passengers. The authority also linked the expansion to the need to manage increasing passenger traffic at Lahore airport.

The new facility is expected to make immigration processing more organised while improving the overall travel experience. Authorities will now focus on maintaining the new area and ensuring that the counters continue to operate efficiently.

Better airport services remain a priority

The activation of the new immigration area is part of broader efforts to improve passenger services at the airport. Efficient immigration processing is important because delays at this stage can affect passengers’ overall travel experience.

Additional counters can help distribute passenger traffic and allow immigration staff to process travellers more efficiently. The success of the new facility will depend on how effectively it operates during both normal and peak travel periods.

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