Flight operations to remain suspended til midnight across Pakistan

KARACHI: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) announced that the suspension of flight operations will last till Thursday’s midnight for all domestic and international airlines across Pakistan.

The airspace of the country will remain closed for a second day amid escalating tensions with India.

All flight operations across the country have been suspended till midnight, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said.

“Since the existing NOTAM is effective until 2359HRS of February 28 , Pakistan airspace shall remain closed. Please stay in touch with your airlines for timely update on any further changes,” the CAA tweeted.

Since the existing NOTAM is effective until 2359 HRS of 28 February 2019, #Pakistan airspace shall remain closed.

Please stay in touch with your airlines for timely update on any further changes.

PCAA regrets the inconvenience to its patrons. Paindabad! https://t.co/X84odwOHfp

— CAA Pakistan (@AirportPakistan) February 28, 2019

The flight operations were temporarily resumed as two Muscat and Dubai-bound flights departed from Karachi on Wednesday evening, said CAA spokesperson.

Earlier on Wednesday, the flight operations were suspended at Lahore, Islamabad, Karachi, Multan, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi and other major airports of the country in view of the present emergency situation.

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Indian media has also reported suspension of flights in Occupied Kashmir and India’s Punjab bordering Pakistan. The civilian air traffic has been suspended at Srinagar airport, reports said.

Indian authorities have grounded their all civilian aircraft, according to reports.

 

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