Pakistani Airports | MCQs

Explanation

42 airports are under ASF           

ASF started its Journey by managing the security of 7 major airports with a limited manpower of 2870 of all ranks.

Subsequently, it was mandated to provide security to all 42 airports in Pakistan with a manpower of 8945 personnel.

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Founded: 1976

Abbreviation: ASF

Parent agency: Cabinet Secretariat, Aviation Division, Pakistan

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Explanation

The oldest continuously operating airport in Pakistan is located in Lahore

This airport was known as Walton Airport, which was founded in 1918.

It is named after Sir Colonel Cusack Walton.

The airport was active until 1962.

It is now defunct for private usage as well.

It is now a defunct airport and has been converted into the Central Business District of Punjab.

Additional information 

The airport is named after a former head of a flying school, namely Sir Colonel Cusack Walton.

On 21st August 2021, the Government of Punjab. leased the land to LCBDDA (Lahore Central Business District Development Authority) 

Explanation

The Gawadar International Airport was constructed under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).

It is the largest airport in Pakistan by area

Occupying 4,300 acres (17 km2) of land

Opened 20 January 2025

Explanation

The Anti-Narcotics Force is a Federal Executive bureau of the Government of Pakistan, tasked with combating the narcotics smuggling and use within Pakistan.

ANF works under the umbrella of Pakistan Army and the Ministry of Narcotics Control

Explanation

• The Benazir Bhutto International Airport was closed and replaced by the new Islamabad International Airport on April 20, 2018.
• The Benazir Bhutto International Airport is now a part of the PAF Base Nur Khan.

Explanation

On 1 August 2023, National Assembly of Pakistan passed a resolution recommending the government to rename Gwadar International Airport as Feroz Khan Noon saying it will be a tribute to the former Prime Minister.

The resolution was moved by Rana Qasim Noon.

Explanation

A greenfield airport is an aviation facility with greenfield project characteristics.

Explanation

The owner/Operator of Quaid-e-Azam International Airport in Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority

Manager of Quaid-e-Azam International Airport: Afsar Malik

Location of Quaid-e-Azam International Airport Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Quaid-e-Azam International Airport opened in 1947 (76 years ago)

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Bacha Khan International Airport is in Peshawar.

Allama Iqbal International Airport is in Lahore.

Benazir Bhutto International Airport is in Islamabad.

Quaid-e-Azam International Airport is in Karachi.

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ND10-1-2023