Despite the reopening of Pakistan’s airspace following the ceasefire with India, flight operations — both domestic and international — have remained disrupted across the country.
Cancellations and delays of inbound and outbound flights worsened the situation, with two major Gulf carriers yet to resume operations after the airspace was officially reopened by Pakistani authorities on Saturday evening.
Flight data from Islamabad International Airport showed that 30 scheduled flights — 25 of them operated by international airlines — were cancelled on Sunday.
Similar disruptions were observed at Jinnah International Airport in Karachi and Allama Iqbal International Airport in Lahore. Smaller airports in Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Sialkot and Faisalabad also experienced disruptions.
Some airlines reportedly prioritised flights to Saudi Arabia for Haj pilgrims over domestic routes, contributing to further delays and cancellations. Aviation expert Qasir Ansari, who served with the national flag carrier for over two decades, explained that the cancellations stemmed from multiple operational factors.
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