Pakistan declares air emergency at major airports

Pakistan imposed a high-security alert and suspended flight operations at several key airports early Wednesday morning following Indian airstrikes in Pakistan, Express News reported.

According to official sources, Islamabad International Airport was placed under red alert status and its airspace was closed to all commercial air traffic. The abrupt move disrupted flight operations, with three incoming flights rerouted to alternative airports.

Flights affected included a Qatar Airways service from Doha, a Saudi Arabian Airlines flight, and one operated by a private carrier. These aircraft were diverted to airports in Peshawar and other nearby cities as a precautionary measure.

Sources suggest that the emergency measures were initiated over fears of a possible hostile action by India. In Rawalpindi, witnesses reported continuous patrolling by Pakistan Air Force jets and loud sounds echoing in the skies.

Airports in Karachi, Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Skardu, and Peshawar were also placed on high alert, with emergency protocols activated across the country’s aviation infrastructure.