Pakistan, Aug. 10 -- The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) has rejected rumours claiming Islamabad International Airport will close for eight days, calling such reports false and misleading for the travelling public. Officials clarified that flight operations will only pause for short intervals on selected days, allowing Pakistan Air Force (PAF) jets to rehearse for the upcoming Independence Day flypast. These brief suspensions aim to ensure smooth coordination and air traffic safety while minimising disruption for passengers and airlines.

According to a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) issued by the authority, civilian arrivals and departures will be suspended daily from 11:00am to 1:00pm on August 6-9 and August 11-14. Additionally, there will...