Aviation sources said 84 two-way flights to and from Middle Eastern countries were cancelled in just 48 hours, creating serious problems for passengers.

At Karachi airport, 22 flights to cities such as Doha, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, and Iraq were cancelled during this period.

Islamabad airport saw 10 flights affected to destinations including Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Muscat. Meanwhile, 14 flights from Lahore to Kuwait, Doha, Bahrain, and Abu Dhabi were also cancelled.

At Peshawar airport, 24 flights to multiple cities, including Doha, Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah, Iran, Iraq, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, were called off.

In addition, six flights from Multan and 10 from Sialkot were also cancelled, adding to the growing travel disruption across the country.

However, flight operations at Faisalabad airport remained normal, offering some relief. Officials said there are early signs of improvement, with some routes from Islamabad and Lahore slowly being restored.

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Sources revealed that the situation has been worsening for weeks. In the past 27 days alone, 2,252 flights between Pakistan and the Middle East have been cancelled.

Airlines have also issued warnings. SalamAir announced it will suspend flights to Iran, Iraq, and Lebanon until April 30. It has also cancelled flights to Kuwait, Sharjah, and Doha until April 15, citing passenger safety concerns.

Passengers are facing delays, uncertainty, and financial losses as travel plans continue to be affected by the regional crisis.