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New Islamabad International Airport set to open

People wait in queue to get boarding pass at an international counter during a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. The newly built airport is expected to officially operational on May 3, 2018.
People wait in queue to get boarding pass at an international counter during a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. The newly built airport is expected to officially operational on May 3, 2018.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
Pakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018
Pakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
Pakistani Airport Security Force (ASF) officials keep watch at a searching area of the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. It is set to be the biggest airport in the country.
Pakistani Airport Security Force (ASF) officials keep watch at a searching area of the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. It is set to be the biggest airport in the country.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
Pakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018.
Pakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
Pakistani Airport Security Force (ASF) official keeps watch at the baggage collection area of the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. The airports opening was delayed slightly. The new opening date is May 3, 2018.
Pakistani Airport Security Force (ASF) official keeps watch at the baggage collection area of the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. The airports opening was delayed slightly. The new opening date is May 3, 2018.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
Pakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. Construction started in 2007.
Pakistani officials take part in a rehearsal by the airport officials at the newly built Islamabad International Airport ahead of its official opening on the outskirts of Islamabad on April 26, 2018. Construction started in 2007.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
A Pakistani man is being searched by a scanner at an international departure during a rehearsal by the airport officials.
A Pakistani man is being searched by a scanner at an international departure during a rehearsal by the airport officials.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
Pakistani security officials from the Airport Security Force (ASF) stand guard on April 18, 2018.
Pakistani security officials from the Airport Security Force (ASF) stand guard on April 18, 2018.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
Workers move luggage trolleys on April 18, 2018. The airport has two runways.
Workers move luggage trolleys on April 18, 2018. The airport has two runways.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
A worker paints a wall on April 18, 2018. The airport will handle domestic and international flights.
A worker paints a wall on April 18, 2018. The airport will handle domestic and international flights.
Aamir Qureshi, AFP/Getty Images
A general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. The airport is located roughly between the two cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
A general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. The airport is located roughly between the two cities of Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
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A general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. The airport will have charging stations, a mini-cinema, a food court and a children's play area.
A general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. The airport will have charging stations, a mini-cinema, a food court and a children's play area.
T. Mughal, EPA-EFE
A general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. Over 500 people will make up the Airport Security Force.
A general view of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018. Over 500 people will make up the Airport Security Force.
T. Mughal, EPA-EFE
There are five baggage carousels.
There are five baggage carousels.
T. Mughal, EPA-EFE
Baggage x-ray of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 218, 018. Security is a major concern at the airport.
Baggage x-ray of New Islamabad International Airport prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 218, 018. Security is a major concern at the airport.
T. Mughal, EPA-EFE
Check-in counters of New Islamabad International Airport are shown prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018.
Check-in counters of New Islamabad International Airport are shown prior to its opening in Islamabad, Pakistan on April 18, 2018.
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