LAHORE: Air traffic through Pakistan’s airspace has returned to normal following disruptions caused by the recent Pakistan-India conflict. All international airlines have resumed regular operations except for Indian carriers, which remain barred until June 24 as per government orders.
Saifullah, Director of Public Relations for the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA), told the Lahore Press Club that flights had temporarily rerouted during the escalation but have since reverted to normal paths.
Upgrades are underway at Skardu Airport, and a new system is being introduced at Chitral and Gilgit airports to maintain flight operations regardless of weather conditions. Bird strike incidents have decreased by 15 percent in Karachi, though 36 were reported in Lahore.
Ahead of Eidul Azha, the PAA plans to coordinate with local governments on disposing of animal offal to reduce bird hazards.
The Capital Development Authority has imposed a one-month ban on flying drones, kites, pigeons, and other objects near Islamabad Airport and around Noor Khan and Qasim airbases, citing bird strike risks. A similar ban on aerial firing has also been enforced by Deputy Commissioner Hasan Waqar Cheema under Section 144.
