LAHORE/PESHAWAR: Following the deadly attack on Karachi airport, security for all airports and government buildings has been beefed up across the country.
Inspector General Punjab Khan Baig told the media on Thursday that terrorists in the province could attempt to attack government offices, dignitaries, lawyers and journalists, besides the airport.
He said that while security had already been on a 'high alert' level, it has been further strengthened for potential targets.
Meanwhile, DawnNews quoted sources at security agencies as saying that ‘shoot at sight’ orders have been issued at Peshawar's Bacha Khan International Airport for those who would attempt to gain unauthorised entry.
The airport is on high alert, with extra search lights installed and patrol squads employed as safety measures.
Furthermore, police claimed to have arrested two alleged terrorists and recovered pistols, fake press and police identity cards from Dera Ismail Khan, a bordering district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa near Southern Punjab.
On the night of 8th June, unidentified assailants forged fake ID cards to pose as Airport Security Force (ASF) personnel and managed to enter the old terminal.
The militants carried out the attack from three different sides, while there were reports that two terrorists managed to get inside a plane.
The long operation against the attackers was successful and all militants were eliminated. On the afternoon of 9th June, Karachi airport was handed over to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and was opened for general public.
Another attack took place a day later on ASF camp number 2 in Karachi. There were no casualties in the attack, in which at least three to four terrorists opened fire near the camp and fled after heavy contingent of security forces reached the spot.
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