Islamabad Airport No Longer Needs Cash for Payments
Wire desk byline Sourced from Xinhua, Dawn, Arab News, Anadolu and Minute Mirror. Translated and abridged by the GSRRA Desk.
Islamabad International Airport has fully transitioned to a cashless system, enabling digital payments at all counters. The move is aimed at providing passengers with modern, secure, and faster travel facilities through the use of advanced payment solutions.
According to the Pakistan Airports Authority, passengers can now pay all applicable fees and charges through a mobile application. The initiative is expected to significantly reduce waiting times in queues and simplify the overall payment process at the airport.
The authority said the cashless system will improve transparency and help ensure that travel procedures are completed in a more organized and efficient manner. Officials added that digital payments will streamline airport operations and reduce the need for manual handling of transactions.
Authorities further noted that the introduction of the digital payment system will enhance the effectiveness of airport services and support the development of facilities aligned with international standards through the use of modern technology. The Pakistan Airports Authority reiterated that passenger convenience remains a top priority, and the shift to a cashless system is a key step toward delivering secure, seamless, and modern payment experiences.
Reference Link:- https://propakistani.pk/2026/02/17/islamabad-airport-no-longer-needs-cash-for-payments/
Zamir Ahmed Awan is the founder and Chair of the Global Silk Route Research Alliance, a think tank in Islamabad. He studied engineering at Shanghai University in the 1980s, and years later he went back to China as Pakistan's science counsellor in Beijing, from 2010 until 2016, working on science and higher education cooperation between the two countries.…
