Kuala Lumpur-bound PIA flight barred from using Indian air route
PIA flight PK-894 was flying from Peshawar to reach Kuala Lampur when it was told not to enter Indian air limits
PIA flight PK-894 was flying from Peshawar to reach Kuala Lampur when it was told not to enter Indian air limits. PHOTO: AFP
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-894 was flying from Peshawar to reach Kuala Lumpur when it was told to change its route by the Indian aviation authorities.
Security beefed up along Pak-India border
The Indian government did not give any response when asked about the reason for not letting the PIA flight use the country’s air limits, sources said.
The airplane has now landed in Lahore and passengers have been asked to wait till further notice by the aviation authorities.
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