7.2.10. Access to airports and freedom of movement

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To enter Jinnah International Airport, it may be required to present either a passport, a CNIC or a valid airline ticket.2192 Access to Jinnah International airport is available through several public bus routes.2193 The platform Region Alert2194 lists the national Highway M-9 between Karachi and Lahore with a ‘low-moderate’ security risk level, mentioning highway robberies in segments in Sindh. Furthermore, Region Alert mentioned that ‘low risk’ corridors could become impassable within hours if motorway access points are blocked by political protests.2195

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    Jinnah International Airport, Security Checks at Entrance, n.d., url

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    Jinnah International Airport, Public Transport, n.d., url

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    Region Alert is a private security intelligence platform that monitors local‑language media, social media, and other open sources to provide real‑time assessments of security and mobility risks. Region Alert, About, n.d., url

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    Region Alert, Is Pakistan Safe in 2026? KPK, Balochistan & Safe Corridors Rated, updated March 2026, url