Pakistan’s aviation sector has been severely impacted by the escalating tensions between Pakistan and Iran, with 184 flights canceled on Monday. The cancellations include:
* 42 flights from Karachi to Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Baghdad
* 36 flights from Islamabad to Sharjah, Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi
* 40 flights from Lahore to Dubai, Sharjah, and Doha
* 13 flights canceled nationwide due to administrative issues
* 48 flights delayed
* 22 flights from Multan to Doha, Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Muscat
* 12 flights from Faisalabad to Dubai, Sharjah, and Abu Dhabi
* 12 flights from Sialkot to the Gulf countries
* 18 flights from Peshawar to Abu Dhabi, Doha, Dubai, Jeddah, and Sharjah
* 2 international flights from Quetta to Dubai canceled
In a bid to address the crisis, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif spoke with Jordan’s King Abdullah II, discussing the rapidly changing situation in the region. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to protecting Pakistan’s sovereignty, independence, and dignity.
Meanwhile, the Iranian Supreme Commander Ali Khamenei has passed away, and the Muslim ummah is in mourning. There are no reports of any Pakistani casualties in Iran.
The Pakistani Prime Minister expressed solidarity with the Iranian people, saying that Pakistan’s people and government are equally affected by the suffering of the Iranian people.
The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC) has announced a relief for postgraduate students and degree holders who had enrolled in various programs before January 16, 2023.
Several Pakistani leaders and politicians have expressed their condolences on the passing of the Iranian Supreme Commander, including:
* Chairman Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Barrister Gohar Khan
* Leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI) Hafiz Naeem
* Chairman Pakistan Ulema Council Hafiz Muhammad Tahir Mahmood Ashrafi
* Sindh Chief Minister Syed Murad Ali Shah
Protesters in Iran have attempted to enter the US Consulate and have clashed with police, leaving several injured.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has claimed that it has targeted a US aircraft carrier in the Gulf with four ballistic missiles.
The UAE Ministry of Defense has released a statement detailing the losses and damages caused by the Iranian attacks.
The crisis has sparked widespread condemnation from the international community, with China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaking with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.
Israel has claimed that it has targeted the Iranian military headquarters in a new wave of airstrikes against Tehran.
The situation remains fluid, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
