Flight operation in Pakistan resumes after
ceasefire agreement with India
Flight operations have been fully
restored at all major airports across Pakistan, including Karachi, Islamabad,
and Lahore, following a temporary suspension due to rising tensions with India.
Domestic and international flights
are now in service, with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) resuming its
regular flights to Gulf countries. Notably, flights from Islamabad to Dubai and
Quetta are set to depart shortly, while a PIA flight from Karachi to Medina has
already taken off as scheduled. Additionally, two flights from Karachi to
Islamabad departed on time today.
Despite this, some disruptions
remain. Several flights from private airlines departing Karachi were cancelled,
and other services experienced delays. However, flights from Dammam, Medina,
and Jeddah have successfully landed in Karachi, and five flights from Lahore to
destinations including Medina, Dubai, and Karachi have taken off as planned.
Lahore is also preparing to operate flights to Baku and Mashhad.
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Airports Authority says all airports of the country are operational
The Pakistan Airports Authority has
confirmed that the national airspace is now open to all flights. However,
passengers are advised to stay in contact with airlines for any updates
regarding potential delays or cancellations as the situation stabilizes.
Just a day earlier, the Pakistan
Airports Authority had ordered all airports to resume full operations, allowing
airlines to restart their regular flight schedules after an earlier suspension
due to heightened security concerns arising from the military standoff in the
region.
The restoration of flight operations
marks a return to normalcy and is expected to alleviate travel disruptions
caused by earlier airspace restrictions.
It’s important to note that the
Pakistan Airports Authority had initially announced that the country's airspace
would remain closed to all flights until 12 noon on May 11, 2025, amid
escalating tensions with India. The airspace closure, which had been extended
from its original May 10 deadline, was a precautionary measure to ensure
national security.
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India-Pakistan dogfight could be largest since World War II
Pakistan had initiated the military
operation Bunyan Marsoos (Iron Wall) targeting several strategic
installations across India, including key airbases in Pathankot, Udhampur,
Gujarat, and Rajasthan, as well as a BrahMos missile storage site, state media
reported. This was in retaliation for Indian missile strikes that hit several
locations inside Pakistan.
On Friday night, India launched
missiles targeting three air bases in Pakistan. However, the Pakistan Air Force
(PAF) confirmed that none of its assets were damaged. Military spokespersons
reported that India’s missiles struck the Nur Khan base (Rawalpindi), Murid
base (Chakwal), and Shorkot air base.
Source: ARY News