Explanation

The Airports Security Force (ASF) is a federal agency.

The ASF was established in 1976 under the Airports Security Force Act LXXVII of 1975 initially as the Directorate of the Department of Civil Aviation

Formed in 1976; 46 years ago

Employees------>14560

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Operational structure

Agency executive -------> Maj Gen Adnan Asif Jah Shad, Director General

Parent agency------>    Cabinet Secretariat, Aviation Division, Pakistan

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Explanation

ASF (Airport Security Force) is a Federal department.

It established under the ASF Act of 1975.

It operates under the Secretary of Aviation.

It is responsible for airport security, including protecting facilities and aircraft in Pakistan.

Explanation

Airports Security Force (ASF) is under the ministry of Aviation Division.

Aviation Division had been working under the Ministry of Defense as a wing until it was separated and created as a new Division under the Cabinet Secretariat in June 2013.

ORGANIZATIONS WORKING UNDER THE AVIATION DIVISION

Explanation

Explanation

• Khawaja Muhammed Asif is the current Federal Minister of Aviation in Pakistan.
• Appointment date: March 12, 2024
• Party name: PML-N

Last Verified & Updated on 16-05-2024

Explanation

42 airports are under ASF           

ASF started its Journey by managing the security of 7 major airports with a limited manpower of 2870 of all ranks.

Subsequently, it was mandated to provide security to all 42 airports in Pakistan with a manpower of 8945 personnel.

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Founded: 1976

Abbreviation: ASF

Parent agency: Cabinet Secretariat, Aviation Division, Pakistan

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Explanation

The ASF Act of 1975 is the legal framework that establishes and empowers the Airport Security Force (ASF) in Pakistan. 

• Counter-terrorism measures
• Preventing crime
• Maintaining law and order within airport limits in Pakistan. 

Explanation

Hijacking generally refers to the illegal seizure of a land vehicle, ship, or aircraft in transit and its forcible diversion to a new destination against the will of its crew.

Explanation

Brig Salah ud Din Ayubi is the current Deputy Director of Airport security force Pakistan (ASF)

Explanation

• Khawaja Muhammed Asif is the current Federal Minister of Aviation in Pakistan.
• Appointment date: March 12, 2024
• Party name: PML-N
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