Пакистан ввел режим повышенной готовности после резервирования Индией воздушного пространства

Pakistan’s defence establishment has been placed on heightened alert after India issued a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) reserving a large stretch of airspace from September 21 to October 7, according to exclusive intelligence inputs reported by CNN-News18. The development has triggered concern in Islamabad, with Pakistan’s Ministry of Defence convening an urgent meeting to examine the Indian notification and assess its possible implications. According to the inputs, the assessment was subsequently submitted to the office of Pakistan’s Chief of Defence Forces. Pakistani security agencies have also increased vigilance along the India-Pakistan border as the Indian Air Force prepares for the scheduled airspace activity. Pakistan scrambles to assess India’s airspace move The Indian NOTAM covers a period of more than two weeks and has prompted Pakistan’s security apparatus to closely examine the nature and scale of the planned activity. According to CNN-News18, a senior security source said Pakistan’s defence authorities are treating the notification as a matter requiring immediate assessment. Security forces have consequently been placed on elevated alert along the border. Senior Pakistani defence officials have also reiterated that their forces are monitoring developments closely and remain prepared to respond if they perceive any threat. According to the source cited by CNN-News18, Pakistan stands ready to deliver a “full response” to any potential Indian “misadventure” during the period covered by the notification. What is a NOTAM? A NOTAM, or Notice to Air Missions, is an official aviation notification issued to alert pilots, airlines and other airspace users about temporary changes or restrictions that could affect flight operations. Such notices can be issued for a variety of reasons, including military exercises, airspace restrictions, changes to navigation facilities, hazards or other operational requirements. An airspace reservation through a NOTAM does not by itself establish that military action is planned. It formally communicates that specified airspace may be unavailable or restricted during a particular period. India-Pakistan NOTAM tit-for-tat since 2025 conflict NOTAMs became an important part of the India-Pakistan confrontation during the military escalation of May 2025. Pakistan first issued a NOTAM on April 24, 2025, restricting its airspace for Indian-registered aircraft and aircraft operated, owned or leased by Indian airlines and operators, including military flights. The restriction covered Pakistan’s Karachi and Lahore flight information regions. India responded on April 30 by restricting Pakistani-registered aircraft, as well as aircraft operated, owned or leased by Pakistani airlines and operators, including military aircraft, from using Indian airspace. The restriction initially remained in force until May 23. The measures were subsequently extended by both sides in a tit-for-tat pattern. In May 2025, India extended its restriction on Pakistani aircraft until June 23, while Pakistan extended its corresponding restriction on Indian aircraft until June 24. During the military escalation itself, Pakistan also issued temporary NOTAMs closing sections of its airspace, while India issued aviation notices amid military activity and temporarily suspended civilian operations at several airports. Why the latest notice has triggered concern in Islamabad The latest Indian airspace reservation comes against the backdrop of that earlier cycle of reciprocal aviation restrictions and military tensions. For Pakistan, the September 21 to October 7 window is therefore being closely watched by its defence establishment. According to CNN-News18’s inputs, Islamabad’s immediate response has been to increase surveillance and maintain heightened readiness along the border. The focus now is on the nature of the Indian Air Force activity covered by the NOTAM and whether the scheduled exercise remains within the announced airspace reservation. For the moment, the Indian notification is an aviation measure covering a defined period. Pakistan’s military establishment, however, is treating the development with heightened caution, with senior officials closely monitoring the situation ahead of the September 21 start date. Discover the latest Business News, Sensex, and Nifty updates. Obtain Personal Finance insights, tax queries, and expert opinions on Moneycontrol or download the Moneycontrol App to stay updated! Find the best of Al News in one place, specially curated for you every weekend. Stay on top of the latest tech trends and biggest startup news.