Business Desk 
Nov 30, 2025
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has announced a major infrastructure upgrade for Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, starting work on a new modernised Air Traffic Control (ATC) Tower and a modern Rescue and Fire Fighting Station (RFFS).
The authority aims to boost air traffic management, improve operational safety, and advance emergency response capabilities at the country’s busiest airport.
It should be noted that the facilities are being designed and constructed in a joint venture with Spain-based Centro de Estudios de Materiales y Control de Obra, S.A. (CEMOSA) and Fairbanks Architects, bringing international expertise in airport planning and Communication, Navigation and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) systems.
"The initiative marks a significant step in PAA’s efforts to upgrade critical aviation infrastructure in line with global standards and best practices," said the authority.
According to the statement, the senior architect Bruce Fairbanks and CNS/ATM specialist Juan Cruz Canabate participated in a four-day workshop at Jinnah International Airport, where they engaged and interacted with local aviation professionals to begin design parameters and decide on project requirements.
“After evaluating three potential locations, sites for both the ATC Tower and the new fire station have been finalised, ensuring alignment with operational, safety, and future development considerations,” the statement read.
According to officials, the design phase will be completed within six months, followed by a 24-month construction period.
