Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has withdrawn its earlier 48-hour NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) regarding the temporary closure of Pakistani airspace, restoring normal flight operations over major cities including Lahore and Karachi.
According to a fresh NOTAM issued by the CAA, the previous notification restricting airspace access has been cancelled, allowing both domestic and international aircraft to resume operations through previously affected air corridors, Samaa TV reported.
The development comes amid heightened regional tensions, prompting authorities to initially take precautionary steps. However, the CAA clarified that the final decision regarding flight schedules and routing remains with individual airlines.
“In view of the evolving regional situation, passengers are advised to stay in contact with their respective airlines for updated information regarding their flights,” the CAA said in a statement.
Flight operations at key airports, including Karachi’s Jinnah International and Lahore’s Allama Iqbal International, have since returned to normal, though airlines may adjust schedules based on operational assessments.
Travelers are urged to remain vigilant and follow official airline communications to avoid inconvenience.
Earlier, Pakistan temporarily closed its airspace for 48 hours, suspending all domestic and international flights across all the country's airports, including Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Sialkot, and Quetta.
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