Web desk: The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) announced on Wednesday that there will be a temporary closure of Islamabad’s airspace today and tomorrow.
Flights arriving at and departing from Islamabad International Airport will be affected during specific hours, according to the PAA.
Passengers have been advised to check with their airlines for updated flight schedules and timings.
Islamabad skies witness fighter jets
Earlier today, Islamabad residents witnessed roaring fighter jets in the skies, with netizens wondering if there was an alert. Some even went ahead and claimed an attack from the eastern border.
Multiple local accounts shared videos of the jets over Islamabad, with many initially wondering about the reason.
Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets flying is likely due to the rehearsals before a foreign leader’s visit to Pakistan.
The activity is not due to any emergency or conflict; it’s standard preparation for an official visit by a foreign head of state.
UAE President Pakistan visit
Earlier sources revealed that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan will arrive in Islamabad on December 26 (Friday).
According to sources, the UAE President will meet various important figures, including Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, during his visit.
PM Shehbaz Sharif Saudi welcome
It is pertinent to mention here that Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif was also accorded with similar welcome by F-15 fighter jets of the Saudi Air Force when his plane was escorted as it entered Saudi airspace.
