Pakistan partially shuts down the Karachi, Lahore airspace by 31 May, amidst security concerns: Report | Bharat News
New Delhi: Pakistan’s airlines temporarily shut down parts of the airspace over Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Areas (FIR) from May 1 to May 31, 2025 on Thursday, according to several Pakistani media reports, citing security concerns.
A notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) said that the nominated sections of the aircraft in these FIRs will remain closed from 4:00 am to 8:00 am.
Aviation officials described the shutdown as a precautionary step, emphasizing it Commercial flight operations Will continue through alternative routes.
While air traffic controllers have been instructed to ensure smooth navigation for directed flights, Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has canceled six round-trip flights as part of operating adjustment.
These include Gilgit flights PK-601, PK-603 and PK-605 from Islamabad; Scardu flight from Islamabad PK -451; And Islamabad flights to Gilgit PK-602 and PK-604.
The closure of the airspace leads against the backdrop of the Pahgam terror attack, which claims the lives of 26 tourists in the backdrop of the Pahgam terror attack in India.
