Flight operations between Pakistan and the Middle East have shown signs of improvement; however, 40 flights were cancelled across the country today, affecting passengers traveling to and from major Gulf destinations.

According to airport sources, several flights are still operating as scheduled. Flights from Al Ain to Lahore, Islamabad, and Peshawar are expected to arrive normally, while services from Doha to Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad are continuing without disruption.

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Despite partial normalization, cancellations have been reported from multiple airports. From Karachi, 13 flights to Doha, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai were cancelled. Similarly, Lahore saw 8 cancelled flights, while Islamabad recorded 7 cancellations.

In addition, Peshawar experienced 10 flight cancellations, and Multan reported 2 cancellations involving routes to Middle Eastern destinations.

Authorities noted that while disruptions remain, the overall flight operations between Pakistan and Gulf countries are gradually stabilizing. Passengers have been advised to check with airlines and airport authorities for updated schedules before traveling.

The aviation sector continues to monitor the situation closely, ensuring that operations return to normal as conditions improve and scheduling constraints are resolved.