The Pakistani aviation industry has been severely impacted by the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, with 85 flights cancelled and 56 more expected to be grounded. Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad international airports have been most affected, with a significant reduction in flights to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Doha.
According to the latest reports, 26 flights have been cancelled from Karachi, with 10 more expected to be grounded. 18 flights from Lahore have been cancelled, with 10 more scheduled to operate. Additionally, 21 flights have been cancelled from Karachi and Lahore to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Doha.
The Federal Capital’s Islamabad airport has also been significantly impacted, with 20 flights cancelled to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah, and 11 more expected to be grounded. The total number of cancelled flights from Pakistan to the Middle East has exceeded 37,000 in the past 10 days, with over 1,600 flights cancelled.
In other news, a 4-year-old girl was murdered in Faisalabad after being kidnapped, and the police have arrested the alleged perpetrator. The Lahore High Court has dismissed a petition to remove the Chairman of the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) from office.
Despite the ongoing tensions in the Middle East, there are signs of improvement in the aviation sector, with flights resuming operations. The Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has written a letter to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The Chairperson of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government is said to be concerned about the health of Imran Khan, who is in the hospital for treatment. The government is working to maintain economic stability despite global challenges.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to France, Zehra Asghar, has given an interview to French media, speaking about the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan. She said that Pakistan has been attacked by Taliban forces multiple times since February 28, 2026, and has responded with military action against Afghan cities.
The Islamabad High Court has scheduled a hearing on a petition to transfer Imran Khan to the Shifa International Hospital for treatment. The government is working to maintain economic stability, with the Prime Minister saying that the country’s economy is stable despite global challenges.
In another development, the Iranian government has responded to a threat by the US President, Donald Trump, to attack Iran 20 times more severely if it closes the Hormuz Strait. Iran has said that it will not engage in negotiations or ceasefire talks with the US.
The Iranian government has also said that it will not allow the US to dictate the terms of any negotiations. The Iranian Ambassador to the US has said that Iran is not interested in negotiating with the US unless it agrees to recognize Iran’s rights.
In related news, a report has been released on the final round of the spectrum auction, which took place on March 10, 2026. The report shows that the auction was successful, with a 1.7% increase in the availability of spectrum.
The government has said that it is committed to maintaining the stability of the economy, despite global challenges. The Minister of Interior, Sindh, has said that the government is working to improve security at mosques and imambargahs, and has asked law enforcement agencies to take action against those who are threatening these institutions.
The Prime Minister has written a letter to the Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, expressing his desire for peace in the region. The US Secretary of Defense, Patrick Higginbotham, has said that Iran is “boiling over” and “desperate,” and has accused Iran of firing missiles at schools and hospitals.
The US has also accused Iran of being responsible for attacks on US interests in the region. The Iranian government has denied these allegations, and has said that it is ready to negotiate with the US, but only on its terms.
