Pakistan Government Imposes Nationwide Drone Flight Ban For Security

In a significant development, the Government of Pakistan has imposed a nationwide ban on the operation of commercial and private drones due to escalating security concerns. This decision was announced by the Ministry of Interior, which stated that "no private or commercial drone will be allowed to fly in the air," with strict legal action promised against violators. The directive follows multiple attempts of drone attacks on security check posts in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced security measures. Federal Minister for Information, Attaullah Tarar, confirmed that Pakistan's anti-drone systems successfully neutralized all attempted incursions, indicating a direct link between the Afghan Taliban regime and terrorism in Pakistan. The ban is effective immediately and will remain in place until further notice, with local authorities instructed to enforce compliance rigorously (Pakistan News Index, February 28, 2026).