Metro53 - Islamabad (Web Desk) – Due to ongoing political and military tensions in the region, a total of 166 flights from Pakistan to the Middle East were cancelled today, causing severe inconvenience for passengers and paralyzing air travel systems.
Major Cities Affected
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From Islamabad, a private airline flight to Riyadh was redirected to Karachi.
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Karachi saw 37 flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Bahrain, Doha, and Abu Dhabi cancelled.
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Lahore had 32 flights to Kuwait, Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Bahrain cancelled.
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Islamabad also cancelled 37 flights to Baghdad, Bahrain, Kuwait, Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Doha, and Sharjah.
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Peshawar had 18 flights to Doha, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah cancelled.
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Faisalabad saw 16 flights to Doha, Dubai, Bahrain, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi cancelled.
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Multan had 18 flights to Doha, Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi cancelled.
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Quetta flights to Sharjah were completely cancelled by the foreign airline operating there.
Passenger Challenges
Passengers affected by these cancellations are facing delays, rebooking issues, and other travel difficulties. Airlines cited safety concerns and the region’s tense situation as the reason for the cancellations, aiming to prevent accidents or unforeseen incidents.
Experts warn that if tensions persist, further disruption of international flights is likely. Authorities and airlines have urged passengers to remain patient, assuring that flights will resume promptly once conditions stabilize.
