Israel attack: CAA orders strict surveillance of Pakistan airspace

KARACHI: Pakistan’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued new directives to Pakistan Air Traffic Control (ATC) to tighten surveillance of its airspace after Iran’s missile attacks on Israel.

According to sources, ATC has been instructed to closely monitor all flights entering Pakistan from Iran, Afghanistan airspaces.

The CAA has called for strict scrutiny of any aircraft approaching Pakistan’s airspace, emphasizing heightened vigilance due to the evolving geopolitical situation.

The move comes as Pakistan takes steps to safeguard its airspace and maintain regional security during ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.

PIA SUSPENDS FLIGHTS OVER IRANIAN AIRSPACE

Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has temporarily halted all flights using Iranian airspace after Iranian missile attack.

The airline’s spokesperson confirmed that flight plans are being rescheduled, and Iran’s airspace will not be utilized until the situation stabilizes.

The flight plans of affected routes, including those to the UAE, Bahrain, Doha, and Saudi Arabia, which rely on the Southern Corridor, are being rearranged. Meanwhile, flights to Canada and Turkey, which typically use the Northern Corridor of Iranian airspace, have also been rerouted.

“The Iranian airspace will not be used until the situation is clarified,” the spokesperson stated, emphasizing the need for caution during the ongoing conflict.

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