Pakistan has intensified the monitoring of its airspace in the midst of increased security concerns about potential Indian aggression, aviation sources said Wednesday.
The Air Traffic Control authorities have issued new directives for monitoring all flying movements, including foreign airlines transiting through Pakistani airspace, Express News reported.
Sources said there are special attention to aircraft arriving from India or operating by Indian carriers.
The monitoring of suspicious aircraft has improved and approval for such flights now requires high -level approval.
For security reasons, all commercial aircraft that are scheduled to operate to and from Gilgit and Skardu are canceled on Wednesday.
Officials said the measures are cautious and aim to ensure national airspace safety during a period of elevated regional tension.
Moroever, in the wake of increased tension between Pakistan and India after the recent event in Pahaldam, the authorities in Pakistan have placed all airports across the country under high alarm, which is significantly increased security and surveillance protocols.
According to aviation sources, strict surveillance has begun by all foreign airlines operating aircraft that either undergo or originate from the Indian airspace. While Indian Airlines remains forbidden to operate in Pakistan, aircraft from other international carriers continue under increased control.
Special instructions have been issued to air traffic controllers at all major airports, including Lahores Allama Iqbal International Airport.
Controllers have been instructed to require air defense clarification numbers from pilots of any suspicious aircraft before departure. No aircraft is cleared without proper documentation and identification.
In addition, all airport staff – including officers and employees from different departments – have been ordered to carry valid departments -id -card at all times.
Individuals without identification are excluded from airport premises as part of the increased vigilance.
Coordination between security agencies such as the Airport Safety Force (ASF), the police and other law enforcement agencies has also been strengthened to ensure a trouble -free reaction to any potential emergency.
