Pakistan’s aviation sector has been significantly impacted by the ongoing regional tensions, with over 2,434 flights canceled in the past 31 days. The latest development comes as the country’s airports have canceled 40 flights bound for the Middle East on Monday.
In Karachi, 15 flights to Dubai, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Dubai, Riyadh, and others have been canceled. Similarly, Islamabad’s airport has canceled six flights to Dubai, Doha, Bahrain, Sharjah, and Kuwait, while Lahore’s airport has canceled six flights to Doha and Dubai.
Peshawar’s airport has canceled 10 flights to Doha, Sharjah, Dubai, and Abu Dhabi, while Sialkot’s airport has canceled two flights to Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi. The Ministry of Finance has released a monthly economic report, which highlights a 7.5-8.5% increase in inflation and a 10.5% rise in remittances for the first eight months of the current fiscal year.
The new price of milk has been fixed at Rs. 240 per liter, up from Rs. 220. The Private Educational Institutions Regulatory Authority has issued a notification to resume educational activities. In Karachi, a court hearing was held for the case of Naeem Ullah, who was accused of murder. The court granted bail to the accused, including a former SHO.
In a significant development, the Chinese Foreign Minister and Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Bilawal Bhutto Zardari, held talks in Beijing on the current situation in the region. The Ministry of Interior has issued a notification to close schools in Sindh for two days, Saturday and Sunday. The notification has also been issued for the closure of schools in Balochistan from April 1.
Pakistan’s efforts to restore peace and stability in the region have been commendable, said Reza Ameri, a senior official. The country’s aviation sector has been severely affected by the ongoing tensions, with over 2,400 flights canceled in the past 31 days.
A video has surfaced showing a security guard at the Lahore Blood Bank being asked to donate blood. The incident has sparked outrage, with many calling for action against those responsible. Two days ago, an unfortunate incident occurred, and all suspects were arrested within 24 hours.
Iran has vowed to target American companies in the region in response to the US-led airstrikes. The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps has been carrying out attacks inside Iran with full force and conducting operations in the country’s airspace, said US Ambassador to the UN, Linda Thomas-Greenfield.
In another development, Ali Zafar has filed a defamation suit against Meesha Shafi, who had accused him of harassment. The case has sparked a heated debate, with many calling for justice. The war in Ukraine has left countless children orphaned and forced to flee their homes, said a UN spokesperson.
A tunnel in Spain has been discovered, which was used to smuggle cocaine into the country. The tunnel was equipped with a rail system and cranes to facilitate the smuggling operation, said Spanish authorities.
