Following India’s unprovoked late-night action, a high alert has been issued at major airports across Pakistan.
Reports confirm that a security red alert has been activated at New Islamabad International Airport, leading to the immediate suspension of flight operations and the closure of airspace for regular flights.
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As part of the aerial emergency, the routes of three flights were redirected, including Qatar Airways from Doha to Islamabad, Saudi Airlines from Saudi Arabia, and a private airline, all rerouted to Peshawar and other alternative airports.
These measures were implemented to prepare for potential further provocations from India. The Pakistan Air Force continues to patrol the skies over Rawalpindi, with aircraft sounds heard overhead.
Besides Islamabad, aerial emergencies have also been declared at airports in Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Skardu, and Peshawar, with heightened security measures in place
