Bad Weather and Regional Tensions Hit Air Travel
Flight operations across Pakistan faced major disruption on Tuesday.
At least 45 flights were cancelled nationwide. Another 125 flights experienced delays.
Officials linked the disruption to severe weather conditions and rising tensions in the Middle East.
Two Islamabad-bound flights were also diverted to alternative airports.
One flight was travelling from Dubai. The second flight was arriving from Karachi.
Passengers at several airports faced extended waiting times, schedule changes and sudden cancellations.
Karachi and Islamabad Record Major Delays
Karachi Airport reported delays to 23 flights.
The affected routes included Dubai, Sharjah, Jeddah, Istanbul and Abu Dhabi.
Islamabad International Airport faced even greater disruption.
At least 41 flights to Sharjah, Jeddah, Kabul, Bahrain, Manchester and London were delayed.
Overnight thunderstorms and heavy rainfall affected operations at the airport.
Fog during the day created further problems for pilots and air traffic controllers.
Poor visibility slowed aircraft movements and delayed scheduled departures and arrivals.
Lahore, Peshawar and Other Airports Affected
Rainfall and administrative issues delayed 15 flights from Lahore.
The affected destinations included Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, Dammam and Muscat.
A thunderstorm warning remained active at Peshawar Airport.
Seven flights were delayed as authorities monitored changing weather conditions.
Multan Airport reported delays to 11 flights.
Thirteen flights were delayed at Sialkot Airport.
Faisalabad and Quetta airports each recorded two delayed flights.
Passengers were advised to confirm flight timings before leaving for airports.
Airlines may continue adjusting schedules depending on weather conditions and regional security developments.
