Pakistan suspend flights operation to Gilgit and Skardu

ISLAMABAD: Following the ongoing tension between Pakistan and India, Pakistan authorities have suspended all commercial flights to Gilgit and Skardu, according to media reports.

Pakistan security forces are already on high alert following any misadventure by the Indian army.

The decision is made in response to heightened security concerns following recent regional developments, and other flights to northern areas are also cautioned.

In addition, Pakistan has been closely observing international planes that arrive from India.

Stricter directives have been given to the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) to monitor and examine any foreign aircraft arriving in the country.

It is significant to highlight that tensions between the two nations are not expected to decrease, and airspace has remained restricted to one another since previous decisions by both administrations.

Previously, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a NOTAM (Notice to Airmen) banning Indian airlines from flying through Pakistan Airspace for one Month.

The notice is being issued following the decision made by the National Security Committee (NSC) chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and other Civil and military leadership.

Initially, a one-month ban has been imposed on any kind of airplane owned or leased by the Indians. Further decision of restrictions will be made accordingly. According to reports.

These restrictions will cost the Indian airlines millions every day with additional fuel usage and longer routes to their destinations, as regularly, approximately 80 to 100 aircraft use Pakistani airspace.