Travel to Pakistan to become easier as e-gate project initiated in three major international airports

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority has initiated the first phase of the e-gate project in three major airports, aiming to make travel easier.

The e-gates will be introduced in three international airports which are Islamabad, Allama Iqbal, and Jinnah International Airport.

E-gates will allow passengers to scan their passport and ticket to obtain their boarding pass. The gates will use data embedded in the passports' biometric chip.

Passengers will undergo biometric authentication using facial scan, fingerprint, iris recognition after which the gate will open.

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