Fifteen flights operating between Karachi, Lahore and Islamabad faced delays of up to 13 hours on Saturday, September 19, causing inconvenience for passengers.
According to flight schedule information reported by local media, eight flights between Karachi and Islamabad were delayed by between one and seven hours. Seven flights operating between Karachi and Lahore also faced delays ranging from three to 13 hours.
The longest delay involved a private airline flight from Karachi to Lahore. The flight, scheduled to leave at 8am, was expected to depart at around 9pm, resulting in a delay of about 13 hours.
Delays were not limited to these routes. Several other domestic and international flights also experienced schedule changes. A flight from Islamabad to Sharjah, numbered 9P 740, was delayed by eight hours. Four flights connecting Lahore and Islamabad with Quetta were delayed by around three hours.
The latest disruption comes amid continued changes to flight schedules at Pakistani airports. Recent reports have also recorded widespread cancellations and delays, affecting passengers travelling through major airports across the country.
