Pakistan Middle East flights cancelled have surged amid the Iran-Israel conflict, with authorities reporting widespread disruptions over the last six days.
According to the source, a total of 708 flights from Pakistan to Middle Eastern destinations have been cancelled during the period, reflecting ongoing instability and airspace constraints.
On Thursday alone, 130 flights to destinations including the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait and Qatar were cancelled. Flight suspensions were reported across multiple airports in Pakistan, affecting routes to major Gulf hubs. According to the details provided:
- Karachi Airport: 30 flights cancelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Sharjah, Kuwait and Bahrain
- Islamabad Airport: 36 flights cancelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait and Sharjah
- Lahore Airport: 22 flights cancelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain
- Peshawar Airport: 14 flights cancelled to Dubai, Sharjah, Qatar and Abu Dhabi
Smaller airports were also hit:
- Multan Airport: 14 flights cancelled to Dubai, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Al Khaleejah, Bahrain, Doha and Kuwait
- Sialkot Airport: 10 flights cancelled to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and other destinations
- Faisalabad: 4 flights suspended to the region
The source says the total count of Pakistan-to-Middle East cancellations reached 708 over six days.
The source reports that Pakistan’s beef and mutton exports to Middle East countries have been disrupted due to the closure of airspace and maritime routes linked to the Iran-Israel war.
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For the fifth consecutive day, halted routes in several Arab countries have reportedly stopped shipments of mutton and beef to Gulf markets.
