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Business Recorder
08-05-2025
- Business
- Business Recorder
National airspace kept open and secure
ISLAMABAD: Amid ongoing tensions following cross-border Indian missile strikes, Pakistan has successfully maintained full operational status at all its airports and kept its national airspace open and secure, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) confirmed Wednesday. While an initial eight-hour suspension of flight operations was enforced at major airports — including Lahore, Islamabad, and Karachi — due to security concerns, services have now fully resumed. The earlier disruption had prompted temporary rerouting and delays of several domestic and international flights. Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had suspended routine operations for 12 hours as a precautionary measure, but has since resumed services. Aviation officials report that key routes are now active, with both domestic and international carriers operating on schedule. Asian airlines re-route, cancel flights due to India-Pakistan fighting For instance, PA-401 from Lahore to Karachi marked the first post-suspension domestic departure, while international departures such as PK-607 to Dubai and TK-709 to Istanbul are now back in operation, albeit with some initial delays. A flight from Jeddah (PK-842) that had been diverted to Karachi amid the initial closure has successfully reached its intended destination in Lahore. PAA sources emphasised that the safe and efficient management of Pakistan's airspace remains a top priority, ensuring the uninterrupted movement of both local and international flights. Islamabad Airport saw a smooth return to full functionality, receiving four private aircraft earlier in the day under controlled Air Traffic Control coordination. Previously, a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) had re-closed parts of Lahore's airspace for specific flight corridors for 24 hours, following the Indian strikes. However, this has since been revised, and Lahore's operations are gradually stabilising. In response to what Islamabad has termed reckless and provocative actions by India that endangered civil aviation safety, Pakistan has formally lodged a complaint with the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Officials stated that the aggressive Indian missile strikes posed a serious risk to commercial air travel in the region. 'The continued operation of our airports and safe airspace management is a testament to our commitment to civil aviation safety,' a PAA spokesperson said, adding that Pakistan is actively coordinating with international aviation bodies to address the emerging challenges. Copyright Business Recorder, 2025
Gulf Today
07-05-2025
- Gulf Today
Flight operations resume at major Pakistani airports
Flight operations at multiple airports, including Lahore, Islamabad and Karachi, have resumed after an eight-hour suspension prompted by escalating tensions between Pakistan and India. Aviation officials said that multiple flights resumed from major airports. At Karachi airport, two international flights and one domestic flight operated on Wednesday, signaling the gradual restoration of services. From Lahore, the first flight to Karachi - PA-401 operated by a private airline - departed. Meanwhile, international flights from Karachi saw varied schedules. PK-607 bound for Dubai departed ahead of time, while TK-709 for Istanbul was delayed. Passengers wait outside at Jinnah International Airport after all domestic and international flights were cancelled. AFP Additionally, Jeddah-Lahore flight PK-842, which had landed in Karachi due to escalation, was sent onward to Lahore Wednesday morning. Despite resumption of airport operation, the Pakistan International Airline (PIA) suspended its regular flight operations for 12 hours. On the other hand, Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) officials said Islamabad's airspace is open for flights. Furthermore, they said that Islamabad Airport's flight operation has also been restored as four private planes landed here. Meanwhile, the PAA has issued a new Notam (Notice to Airmen), announcing the re-closure of Lahore's airspace for various flight routes. The Notam states that the routes within Lahore's airspace will be closed for 24 hours. The Notam also confirmed the resumption of flight operations at the Islamabad Airport. It said incoming flights will be permitted to arrive in Islamabad after coordination and assistance from the Air Traffic Control. Pakistan had suspended flight operations at major airports following India's attack inside the country on Tuesday-Wednesday night.
