UK to install modern security machines at Pakistan airports.

KARACHI -- British Department for Transport (DFT) has decided to provide modern machines to Pakistan airports for security purposes, media reported on Saturday citing sources.

According to sources, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has decided to install modern security machines, provided by DFT, at Lahore and Karachi airports.

Sources said these machines would not only increase the efficiency and speed of holding baggage screening but would also result in removal of additional measures on hold baggage screening for UK bound flights.

'UK high commission is trying its best to get the machines shipped through its contractor as soon as possible to Pakistan,' they say.

The latest development is an indication that UK is planning to open its airports for Pakistani origin airlines as recent meetings between CAA, DFT and UK aviation termed extremely positive.

In February last year, the British Department for...