Flight operations to Gulf pick up pace

Flight operations to Gulf countries have seen a noticeable increase from major airports across Pakistan, including Lahore's Allama Iqbal International Airport, amid improving regional conditions linked to Iran-US peace negotiations.

According to officials, a total of 12 flights departed from Lahore to various Gulf destinations. Meanwhile, Karachi recorded 16 outbound flights, Islamabad 18, Multan 6 and Peshawar 8.

Sources said airlines including Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, flydubai, Emirates, and Air Arabia have increased their flight frequencies in response to rising passenger demand and improved operational conditions.