More than 90 flights were cancelled from airports across countrySmoke rises above the city skyline in Riyadh, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Photo: ReutersFlight operations across Pakistan continue to face severe disruption due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States-Israel. Thousands of passengers are cancelling travel plans and airlines are suffering heavy financial losses, aviation sources said. According to airport sources, over 110,000 passengers travelling from Pakistan to countries including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar, Iran, Iraq and Azerbaijan have sought ticket refunds due to the flight suspension. However, flight operations continue for destinations including Saudi Arabia, Muscat, Europe, Canada, Malaysia, Thailand, and Sri Lanka, airport sources added.

Source: The Express Tribune March 17, 2026 06:35 UTC