CAA bans Russian planes flying from Pak. airports

Staff Report

ISLAMABAD: Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has imposed a ban on all flights of Russian planes from Pakistan’s airports on Tuesday. The decision was made as a result of the Russian cargo plane crash near Dalmia, Karachi late Saturday night.

CAA sources told the media that instructions regarding the ban imposed on the flights of Russian planes have been sent to the administration of all main airports. All Russian planes will remain grounded at airports until new orders are issued. The staff of these planes is allowed to stay in Pakistan, if it wants.



According to international aviation rules, no plane will be stopped from landing in Pakistan, but take-off can be banned. Trend Pk

Iraqi Airways resumes operation in Pakistan

KARACHI: The Iraqi Airways has restarted its operation in Pakistan after a long span of two decades.

According to the spokesman of Iraqi Embassy, the operation began for the first time after 1990.

Initially, the Iraqi Airways will resume its air services from Karachi to Baghdad once a week. However, the flights could be increased in view of the public response, the spokesman said.

US Drones and Jets Fly Over The Area: Kurram Agency

Pakistan: US Drones and Jets Fly Over The Area: Kurram Agency, In various areas of Kurram Agency, US drones and jets were seen flying over the area due to which the public got suspicious. In areas of Auchat Kali, Kandali, the flights of US drones and jets began around 12:30 am; however the locals and tribals of the area are terrified. Yesterday, jets and gunship helicopters bombarded in Aurakzai Agency due to which markets of Ghalju and Daboori remained closed, while locals were confined in their houses.

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US Drones and Jets Fly Over The Area: Kurram Agency was first posted on November 16, 2009 at 1:06 pm.