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 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

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. 

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

ND-31-8--2023

Explanation

ASF protects the airports:

1. Facilities and the planes (on-ground or in-air) in Pakistan,
2. Safeguarding the civil aviation industry against unlawful interferences,
3. Adopting counter-terrorism measures,
4. Preventing crime and maintaining law and order within the limits of airports in Pakistan.
   

Explanation

Article 199 Jurisdiction of High Court:-

the writ of habeas corpus by Clause (2)(b)(i) and the writ of quo warranto by Clause (2)(b)(ii) of Article 199.

Explanation

• An officer, for the purpose of this Act, shall exercise, within the areas in which this Act applies, all the powers conferred on an officer in charge of a Police Station (SHO).
• This ensures that ASF officers have the authority to perform similar duties as a police officer.

Explanation