(Web Desk) – Following a joint military strike by Israel and the United States on Iran, Pakistani authorities have ordered heightened surveillance of national airspace amid escalating regional tensions.
Air traffic controllers have been directed to maintain strict monitoring of Pakistan’s airspace, particularly along the Iran-Afghanistan corridor, in response to the evolving security situation.
Sources said Pakistani airlines have been instructed to avoid using Iranian airspace until further notice. The move follows developments after airstrikes were reported in Tehran.
A spokesperson for the Pakistan Airports Authority said in an official statement that despite the regional airspace situation, Pakistan’s airspace remains fully operational and safe for civil aviation. “All civil aviation operations are continuing as normal, and Pakistan’s airspace is fully available,” the statement said.
According to NOTAM A0715/26 issued by Iranian authorities, Tehran airspace will remain closed to civilian aircraft from 1130 to 1700 Pakistan Standard Time, limiting east-west transit traffic during that period.
Officials said that if the closure is extended beyond 1700 PKT, overflight traffic through Pakistani airspace is expected to increase significantly, particularly during nighttime hours, as international airlines adjust long-haul flight schedules to avoid restricted Iranian airspace.
Authorities emphasised that Pakistan’s air traffic control system is fully prepared to manage increased traffic flow. No flight delays, restrictions or safety concerns have been reported so far.
The Pakistan Airports Authority said it remains in close coordination with national and international stakeholders to ensure the highest standards of aviation safety and security.
The developments come after Israeli airstrikes were reported in Tehran, with Israeli defence officials stating that the operation was conducted jointly with US forces. Iranian media reported loud explosions in the capital following the strike.
