KARACHI, MAY 10 (DNA): Pakistan’s airspace has been closed until 12pm tomorrow, May 11, the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Saturday.
The authority said that the airspace has been closed for all types of flights amid escalating tensions between Pakistan and India at the Line of Control (LoC).
This decision comes as the Pakistan Armed Forces launched its Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos in response to India’s continued military excursions and violation of Pakistan’s airspace.
This development also comes after a drone was intercepted in the vicinity of Sukkur Airport earlier today, as confirmed by Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Azhar Khan.
Additionally, soon after the airspace closure was announced, passengers were asked to vacate the Jinnah International Airport in Karachi, sources said.
The sources added that foreign nationals at the airport were shifted to hotels after the suspension of flight operations.
Remaining passengers at the terminal were advised to return home.
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