Pakistan-Afghanistan airspace emerges among world's busiest corridors

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) - Amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, several air routes passing through Pakistani and Afghan airspace have become some of the busiest corridors in the world, according to flight tracking data.

Data released by Flightradar24 shows a visible surge in air traffic over Pakistan and Afghanistan, with multiple international flights rerouted through the region.

Images obtained from the tracking platform clearly indicate heavy congestion in the two countries’ airspace as airlines adjust their routes in response to the evolving regional situation.

In a related development, Riyadh has emerged as a new transit hub for evacuations from the UAE, further contributing to increased aerial activity across surrounding corridors.

Sources within the Civil Aviation Authority said that overflight traffic through Pakistani airspace has multiplied several times under the current circumstances.

Officials expect the sharp rise in transit flights to generate millions of dollars in additional revenue for Pakistan’s aviation industry.

Aviation authorities are closely monitoring the situation to ensure smooth operations and airspace management as the volume of international air traffic continues to grow. The unexpected spike in overflights is being seen as a significant financial opportunity for the country’s aviation sector.