Islamabad Airport to suspend flights for Aug 14 prep
As per the NOTAM, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm, the airport will remain closed and all flight operations suspended. Airlines have been instructed not to schedule flights during these hours.
Additionally, from August 11 to 13, operations will also be halted from 8:00 pm to 10:00 pm Pakistan Standard Time.
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