The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has confirmed that airspace across most major routes in Pakistan has been restored. However, a few routes will remain closed for the next 24 hours, according to a notice to airmen (NOTAM) issued by the authority.
CAA officials announced that airspace in Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Karachi has been fully reopened. However, certain portions of the air traffic route in the Lahore Flight Region will remain closed at all altitudes for operational reasons until 12:20 pm on May 9.
A CAA spokesperson clarified to Dawn.com that only a few routes between Lahore and Islamabad would be affected. Other routes between these cities remain operational.
The authority also stated that flights departing or arriving at Islamabad International Airport must contact Islamabad Air Traffic Control (ATC) before operating their engines to obtain clearance.
