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KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) cancelled multiple flights after the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) announcement of closing airspace over the country’s northern areas on Wednesday.
No reason has been given for the closure of airspace.
A PIA statement listed the flights cancelled:
Islamabad-Skardu (PK 451)
Skardu-Islamabad (PK 452)
Islamabad-Gilgit (PK 605)
Gilgit-Islamabad (PK 606)
Gilgit-Islamabad (PK 606)
Gilgit-Islamabad (PK 608)
Islamabad-Gilgit (PK 609)
Gilgit-Islamabad (610)
Islamabad-Chitral-Peshawar (PK 660)
Peshawar- Chitral-Islamabad (PK 661)
Published in Dawn, September 21st, 2016
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Sep 21, 2016 04:11pm
What is the reason?
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Sep 21, 2016 04:22pm
It's a secret. We'll not tell anyone. ;-)
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Sep 21, 2016 04:21pm
@BIJU VARGHEESE just wait and watch dude. ;-)
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Sep 21, 2016 05:10pm
I think PAF excersise going on. Perhaps mock excersise for punitive actions across the border.
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Sep 21, 2016 05:23pm
Is it the bad weather or some thing else why is so much secret.
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Sep 21, 2016 05:28pm
Reports from yesterday state that PAK F16s are parked in Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad airports on stand by mode.
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Sep 21, 2016 05:55pm
With all the jingoistic stuff coming out from Delhi, Pakistan has to prepare for all eventualities of any attack. I hope India doesn't go that far and cooler heads will prevail at the end or this could spiral out of control very quickly.
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Sep 21, 2016 05:56pm
To take care of any incursions, just like we did the last time shot it down once it crossed the border.
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Sep 21, 2016 06:05pm
Definitely due to terror threat.
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Sep 21, 2016 06:24pm
@Taimoor khan you should listen to what your PM going to say tonight. All doubts will be Cristal clear.
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Sep 21, 2016 07:09pm
Our PM s is speechless when it come to India?
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Sep 21, 2016 07:19pm
Flights in India going smoothly. No inconvenience to passengers or loss to economy.
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Sep 21, 2016 07:58pm
@future when u have invested interests than you dunt speak against them but for them.
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Sep 21, 2016 08:06pm
Terrorist misadventures is causing huge economic loss and constant fear of war to the public of Pakistan
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Sep 21, 2016 08:32pm
To counter any possible aggression by India is what PAF preparing for.
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Sep 21, 2016 08:38pm
@Taimoor khan No, PAF mocks these drills 24x7 and is always in an operational state of readiness due to a 7x bigger adversary on the Eastern border. Its just a gesture of readiness I guess.
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Sep 21, 2016 09:26pm
Quite obvious - they are trying to block PTI supporters from travelling to northern areas.
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Sep 21, 2016 09:43pm
@lafanga Yes, wait for it
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Sep 22, 2016 06:10am
@Azhar Hussain when you guys will realize what has happened?
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Sep 22, 2016 07:05am
Lets call CAA and find out the reason?
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Sep 22, 2016 07:08am
A good move by CCA passenger safety first.
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Sep 22, 2016 07:28am
Pakistan needs to take better care of its citizens, not scare them.
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Sep 22, 2016 10:43am
@Sohail Khan Gem haha i like your comment. In this tense situation a bit of lighter note is always welcome
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Sep 22, 2016 03:54pm
Cancellation of flights is loss of revenue.
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Sep 23, 2016 09:13am
Absolutely right...lol
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