Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Nadeem Aslam Chaudhary, has emphasized the need for stringent measures to mitigate the risks posed by birds, kite flying, and high laser beams near airports. Presiding over a meeting of the Bird Hazard Control Committee, the Chief Secretary highlighted the critical importance of these measures in ensuring the safety of both airports and human lives.
During the meeting, it was decided to launch a mass awareness campaign to educate the public about the proper disposal of animal offal and waste during Eid-ul-Azha. The campaign aims to ensure that waste is disposed of at designated places, thereby reducing the attraction of birds near airports.
stressed that such practices are crucial in protecting aviation operations from bird-related hazards. Additionally, a ban on the use of high laser beams was imposed in Peshawar, Mardan, Nowshera, and Kohat. Special directives were issued for thorough cleaning of areas surrounding airports during EidulAzha, with a focus on the proper disposal of animal waste.
airport safety during the festive period. The meeting, attended by Air Vice Marshal SajjadNouri, Additional Chief Secretaries, Commissioners, Deputy Commissioners, and other key officials from the Air Force, Police, and Civil Aviation, underscored the severe risks posed by birds.—INP
