Islamabad Airport Temporarily Halts Flights Over Drone Alert

Islamabad – (Web Desk) – Flight operations at Islamabad International Airport were briefly paused on Friday after a suspected drone was spotted over the city. Authorities temporarily stopped all departures as a safety precaution.

Several flights, including Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) flight PK-713 to Madinah, were affected. Passengers were told to wait while airport staff checked the situation.

After a short delay, the pilot of the Madinah flight was cleared for takeoff. The plane left about 50 minutes later than scheduled.

Security officials said the pause was a precaution after spotting the drone. The device was quickly brought down, and authorities confirmed that Islamabad’s airspace was safe.

Once the area was cleared, normal flight operations resumed at the airport.

Sources added that the drone appeared to be of a local type, though investigators are also examining the possibility that it may have entered from Afghanistan.

No casualties or damage were immediately reported. Aviation and security authorities have yet to issue a detailed official statement on the incident.

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) clarified that flight operations at Islamabad International Airport were subject to a brief operational adjustment earlier on Friday due to operational reasons.

In a statement, a PAA spokesperson said that minor adjustments were made to flight operations for a short period during the day, adding that all flights are now operating as normal.

“Due to operational reasons, a minor operational adjustment was made in flight operations at Islamabad International Airport for a short time today.

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All flights at the airport are now operating according to the routine schedule,” the spokesperson said.

The spokesperson further advised passengers to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights.