'Panic & Precaution': Pakistan Issues Second NOTAM Amid India’s ‘Trishul 2025’ Exercise

Last Updated:October 31, 2025, 12:15 IST

According to sources, the NOTAM indicates that Pakistan may be preparing for naval live-firing drills and potential missile testing in the Arabian Sea

From October 30 to November 11, over 20,000 Indian troops supported by T-90S and Arjun tanks, attack helicopters, missile systems, Rafale and Sukhoi-30MKI fighters, and a fleet of frigates and destroyers will conduct integrated tri-service operations along the western border. (Image: PTI/File)

Amid heightened regional military activity, Pakistan has issued a second Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) within just five days — a move that intelligence sources describe as a signal of “panic and precaution" triggered by India’s ongoing Tri-Services Exercise Trishul 2025. The latest NOTAM, effective from November 1 to November 30, closes large portions of Pakistan’s airspace, particularly over its southern and coastal regions.

According to top intelligence inputs, the NOTAM indicates that Pakistan may be preparing for naval live-firing drills and potential missile testing in the Arabian Sea, likely from its naval platforms near the Sonmiani range. These preparations come amid what sources describe as “rising fears in Rawalpindi" that India could launch precision strikes on Pakistan’s southern airbases and naval fleets stationed near Sir Creek and adjoining coastal areas.

India’s Exercise Trishul 2025 — a high-intensity joint operation involving the Army, Navy, and Air Force — is currently underway across multiple strategic theatres, including the western front and the Arabian Sea. The large-scale drills simulate integrated warfare, rapid mobilisation, and maritime dominance operations. The exercise, while routine in nature, has reportedly prompted Pakistan’s heightened state of alert, reflecting the deep-seated mistrust that continues to define the subcontinental security environment.

A senior intelligence source told News18 that Pakistan’s second NOTAM in less than a week “reflects both anxiety and deterrence signalling." The source added, “Islamabad wants to project readiness and safeguard its air and maritime boundaries amid India’s growing operational tempo." The move, however, is also viewed as a strategic communication tool.

Pakistan’s defence establishment has reportedly placed all its forces on red alert until November 30, ensuring air safety, naval vigilance, and overall national security. Surveillance systems along the coastline have been enhanced, while naval and air assets are being repositioned to monitor developments in the north Arabian Sea.

Manoj Gupta

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

Group Editor, Investigations & Security Affairs, Network18

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