KARACHI: Jinnah International Airport is grappling with an escalating stray dog problem, with reports of dogs now roaming near the airport’s main entrances, exits and parking areas.

According to sources, stray dogs were initially confined to the tarmac and general aviation areas. However, their presence has expanded to critical passenger zones, raising serious safety concerns, it is reported. Passengers have reported incidents of dogs attacking vehicles and creating chaos near the terminal. “The situation worsens at night when the internal parking lot becomes a haven for stray dogs,” an airport official stated. Karachi Airport Authority has reportedly reached out to Edhi officials for assistance in controlling the issue. The presence of stray dogs on airport premises violates international civil aviation safety standards, potentially endangering flight operations and passenger safety. Efforts to curb the problem have so far been inadequate, leaving travellers increasingly frustrated. Airport officials are being urged to take immediate and effective measures to resolve the crisis.