Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has suspended its flight operations to Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait and Dubai due to the growing security concerns in the Gulf region.
The development occurs after Iran carried out a “devastating and powerful” missile attack against the US air bases in Qatar and Iraq in retaliation for the attacks of the United States in their nuclear sites.
According to PIA spokesman, the decision was made in the light of the “war situation” that develops in several Gulf states. PIA said the operations would resume once the conditions return to normal.
In view of the emerging situation in the Gulf region, #Pia It is temporarily suspending its flights to #Doha, #Kuwait, #Bahrein and #Dubai.
All PAX are requested to communicate kindly at our call center at 021-111-786-786 to obtain updated flight information / refund on alternative flights.
– Pia (@Official_pia) June 23, 2025
“In view of the regional conflict, we have canceled the flights to affected destinations for the safety of our passengers,” a PIA spokesman said Monday. “We apologize for discomfort, but the security of our passengers has priority over all other issues.”
The PIA Reservations Department has begun to accommodate the affected passengers on alternative flights, the airline said. The airline also asked all affected travelers to keep in touch with the PIA call center for appropriate updates and travel reprogramming.
Meanwhile, the Pakistan embassy advised citizens in the EAUs to remain in safe places and avoid areas close to military facilities.
“In the light of regional developments, Pakistani citizens are strongly urged to stay away from military areas and seek refuge in safe areas,” the statement said.
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Iran’s conflict -Israel intensified even more when Tehran, in retaliation by the US.
Iran’s main security agency issued a statement by saying that it has used the same number of bombs that the United States used when hitting the Iranian nuclear facilities, according to Reuters.
No American staff were killed or wounded in Iran’s attack against the Udeid Air Base, the largest US military installation in the Middle East, two US officials said to Reuters. The officials, who speak under anonymity, said the attack was carried out using short -range ballistic missiles and medium -sized.
