Islamabad (Commerce Desk) A U.S. company has offered to install a modern security system at major airports in Pakistan with an investment of $2.4 billion, a proposal reportedly supported by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
According to official documents, U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker has endorsed the proposed Advanced Passenger Information and Passenger Name Record system by the company “Securiport” and has urged Pakistani authorities to consider the proposal.
Under the proposed system, passenger data from airlines would be securely transferred to the government, while Pakistan would retain full ownership and control of the data. The plan also includes 24-hour technical support and training.
According to the proposal, if Pakistan approves the project, its implementation could be carried out on a fast-track basis. The Pakistan Airports Authority had previously raised questions regarding transparency over a similar project.
Details show that the company has offered a 25-year agreement involving a $2.4 billion investment and plans to recover costs through a security surcharge imposed on passengers.
The company will also establish a subsidiary in Pakistan and provide training in advanced security technology to more than 1,000 Pakistanis.
In diplomatic correspondence, the U.S. Chargé d’Affaires described the project as important for regional security and praised cooperation between the United States and Pakistan.
Meanwhile, a spokesperson for the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad said they do not comment on private diplomatic communications, but confirmed that the Government of Pakistan has been advised to consider the proposal.