Pakistan has decided to temporarily close its airspace for three hours daily on October 28 and 29, according to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA). The closure will remain effective from 6 am to 9 am on both days, impacting flight operations across the country during this window.
According to aviation and defence sources, the precautionary decision comes in light of India’s upcoming large-scale military exercises near the Pakistani border. Indian media reports confirmed that “Trishul 2025”, a tri-service combat drill involving the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, will be conducted from October 30 to November 10 along India’s western frontiers, particularly in the Gujarat and Rajasthan regions.
Sources added that India has also restricted its own airspace in certain western sectors as part of its exercise protocol. The massive joint drills come amid heightened regional tensions between the two nuclear-armed neighbours, further prompting Pakistan’s decision to enforce temporary airspace safety measures.
Defence analysts view the move as a standard precautionary response aimed at ensuring air safety and national security during a period of potential risk.
Meanwhile, during a recent visit to forward naval posts in the Creeks Area, Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Naveed Ashraf reiterated Pakistan Navy’s full preparedness to defend the country’s maritime frontiers. He emphasised the Navy’s vigilance and operational readiness in safeguarding Pakistan’s coastal and territorial waters.
The temporary airspace closure highlights Islamabad’s careful monitoring of regional military developments and its continued emphasis on maintaining strategic stability and security preparedness along its borders.
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