ISLAMABAD — Authorities have rejected reports circulating on social media claiming that the airspace over Pakistan’s federal capital has been closed, describing the claims as baseless and misleading. An official spokesperson for Islamabad International Airport said flight operations at the airport remain fully operational, with all arrivals and departures continuing according to schedule. Read More: […]
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PAA denies rumours of week-long Islamabad airport closure
The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has rejected rumours claiming Islamabad International Airport will close for eight days, calling such reports false and misleading for the travelling public. Officials clarified that flight operations will only pause for short intervals on selected days, allowing Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets to rehearse for the upcoming Independence Day flypast. […]
Islamabad flights halted ahead of August 14
Islamabad International Airport will temporarily suspend all flight operations from August 6 to 9 and again from August 11 to 14. This suspension is part of preparations for Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations. The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) issued a notice to all airlines regarding this change. Flights will not be allowed to land or […]
Pakistan dispatches 18th humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza
Pakistan has sent its 18th humanitarian aid shipment to Gaza, reaffirming its unwavering support for the Palestinian people. Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Attaullah Tarar oversaw the send-off ceremony at Islamabad International Airport on Friday. The event was attended by senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), […]
Saudi delegation arrives in Pakistan to oversee ‘road to Makkah’ project
A 45-member Saudi delegation arrived in Pakistan on Sunday to review arrangements for the “Road to Makkah” project. The project aims to streamline the Hajj process for Pakistani pilgrims. Officials from Pakistan’s Ministry of Religious Affairs greeted the delegation at Islamabad International Airport. Under the project, immigration procedures for Pakistani pilgrims will be completed in […]
ANF recovers charas-filled capsules from passenger’s stomach
The Anti-Narcotics Force (ANF) took swift action on Tuesday at Islamabad International Airport and found 110 charas-filled capsules in a passenger’s stomach. In a separate operation, the ANF officers thwarted an attempt to smuggle heroin by finding it in a package booked for Canada. As per the ANF spokesperson, the accused was a resident of […]