The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has issued a clarification to counter what it calls “incorrect and misleading” media reports claiming that Islamabad International Airport would be closed for eight days. The authority stated that flight operations are only being suspended for brief, two-hour intervals on specific days to accommodate rehearsals for Pakistan’s Independence Day celebrations on August 14.
According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the PAA, temporary flight restrictions are in effect for the following periods:
August 6-9: 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
August 11-14: 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
All other airport operations will continue as usual. The PAA has advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates on their flight schedules to avoid any inconvenience. These temporary closures are part of the security and logistical preparations for the official Independence Day flypast.
