Pakistan Closes Air Routes for Military Exercises Amid Regional Tensions

Pakistan has closed specific air routes within the Karachi and Lahore Flight Information Regions from March 3 to March 31, between 9 am and 3 pm daily, to conduct military exercises involving Pakistan Air Force fighter jets. The Pakistan Airports Authority issued a NOTAM announcing these closures. This development occurs amid ongoing military operations against the Afghan Taliban, with Pakistani officials reporting significant engagements since February 27.