Pakistan’s airspace has been fully restored for all types of flights, according to a statement from the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) on Saturday.
This follows a ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, announced earlier by US President Donald Trump, after Pakistan’s defensive actions against India earlier in the day. All airports across Pakistan are now operational, and the PAA spokesperson advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for updated flight schedules.
The restoration comes after a temporary closure of Pakistan’s airspace, which was extended until 12 pm on May 11 due to escalating tensions at the Line of Control (LoC) between the two countries.
Earlier on Saturday, India launched missile strikes at three Pakistani air bases, including Nur Khan (Rawalpindi), Murid (Chakwal), and Shorkot. However, a Pakistan Air Force (PAF) spokesperson confirmed that all PAF assets remained safe during the attack.
In response, Pakistan launched Operation Bunyan-un-Marsoos, targeting multiple Indian military installations. The escalation prompted global diplomatic interventions, leading to a ceasefire agreement between the two nations.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar confirmed the ceasefire during an interview with Geo News, stating that both India and Pakistan agreed to halt hostilities starting at 4:30 pm today. He also emphasized Pakistan’s commitment to regional peace, while making it clear that any future aggression would be met with a firm response.
Dar expressed gratitude to the international community, especially US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, for facilitating the ceasefire talks. He reiterated Pakistan’s stance on sovereignty and its consistent pursuit of peace.
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri also confirmed the ceasefire and noted that military actions would be suspended. Additionally, he stated that the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) from both sides would hold talks on May 12.
