The security of all functional airports of the country including the Karachi airport was put on high alert on Thursday to avert any possible terrorist attack during the month of Muharram. Passengers were directed to reach airport at least two hours before their flights. The interior ministry issued its orders to the Airport Security Force (ASF) to effectively manage security of the airports. The ASF has deployed additional forces on the airports after the orders. Intelligence agencies have declared five areas as the most sensitive in the capital city of Islamabad where there was a threat of possible terrorist attack on 8th and 10th day of Muharram. The sensitive areas include Shehzad town, Tarnol, Golara, Bhara Kahu and city’s main Imambargah. Pakistani intelligence officials say extremist groups led by Lashkar-e-Jhangvi have escalated their bombings and shootings to trigger violence in the city.
