Pakistan shuts airspace over Lahore, Islamabad airports amid cross-border tensions

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Pakistan closed its airspace to all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).

The closure impacts all Pakistani-registered and operated aircraft across all Indian Flight Information Regions -- Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata.

Pakistan closed its airspace to all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports. (Representative Image)

India Today World Desk

UPDATED: May 8, 2025 03:04 IST

In a late-night decision on Wednesday, Pakistan closed its airspace to all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports, according to the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). However, Karachi airport remains operational.

“The country’s airspace is closed for all commercial flights at Lahore and Islamabad airports,” said the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) in a statement.

Earlier on Wednesday, Pakistan announced a 48-hour airspace shutdown for all air traffic following India’s military strikes on terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

Published By:

Aashish Vashistha

Published On:

May 8, 2025

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