# PM approves airport expansions, targets Karachi as air cargo hub

> PM Shehbaz Sharif approves Jinnah and Allama Iqbal airport expansions to create Karachi's air cargo hub.
- Title: PM approves airport expansions, targets Karachi as air cargo…
- Summary: PM Shehbaz Sharif approves Jinnah and Allama Iqbal airport expansions to create Karachi's air cargo hub. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved…
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- Source: Dawn — https://dawn.com/news/2040729/pm-approves-expansion-of-jinnah-and-allama-iqbal-airports-eyes-making-karachi-air-cargo-hub
- Author: News Desk
- Published: 2026-10-29T14:33:33+00:00
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- Topics: pakistan, pm shehbaz sharif, jinnah international airport, allama iqbal international airport, karachi, air cargo hub, airport expansion, pmo, news, politics
## PM approves airport expansions
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved the expansion of Allama Iqbal International Airport and Jinnah International Airport as outlined in their masterplans.
## Meeting chaired by PM
The meeting was held in Islamabad under PM Shehbaz Sharif's chairmanship with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar and federal ministers present.
## Airport expansion priorities
PM Shehbaz directed that no compromise be made on quality in airport expansion projects and they be aligned with international requirements.
## Air cargo hub initiative
Work is ongoing on the air cargo village to make Karachi an air cargo hub as per PMO statement.
## Passenger service improvements
Facilitating passengers at Pakistani airports should be the top priority with facilities improved to international standards.
## Food and beverage standards
The services of the best caterers should be obtained for passengers with no compromise on food and beverage quality.
## Airport infrastructure updates
The runway expansion at Jinnah International Airport was completed and FIA increased staff and counters for passenger convenience.
## Smart scanners implementation
Earlier this month, PM Shehbaz ordered installation of smart scanners at all international airports to facilitate travelers.
## Airport university plan
Work will commence by February 2028 to establish an international standard aviation university in Hyderabad.
## Pre-departure services
FIA established pre-departure desks at major airports for timely passenger guidance.
## Airport training programs
Regular training in high-quality service delivery for airport staff and officers is being implemented.
## Key takeaway

Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved airport expansions to establish Karachi as an air cargo hub.