Explanation

• Establishment Year: 1976
• Act Passed: 1975
• Act Number: LXXVII of 1975
• Initial Department: Civil Aviation Department
• Current Status: Federal security agency

Last verified on 10-05-2026

Explanation

Article 25A states unequivocally that the state is responsible for the provision of free and compulsory education to ALL children within the age group of 5 to 16 years.

Explanation

The Airports Security Force (ASF) is under the Aviation Division

Formerly referred to as the Ministry of Defence

Established: 1976 (under the ASF Act 1975).

Role: Safeguarding civil aviation, security of airports, and counter-terrorism

ORGANIZATIONS WORKING UNDER THE AVIATION DIVISION

Explanation

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

Currently, ASF is securing 25 operational Airports

The ASF is an 8,945-personnel organization

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

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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ND9-11-2022

ND30-4-2023

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.