Dhaka, March 1 -- Escalating tensions in the Middle East on Saturday, February 28, disrupted regional air travel and prompted widespread flight suspensions, cancellations, and precautionary diversions across Pakistani airports.

While Pakistan's airspace remains fully available and secure, several international airlines adjusted operations due to evolving security concerns and restrictions in neighboring airspace.

Karachi's Jinnah International Airport witnessed extraordinary activity as it handled dozens of diverted foreign flights. The surge created scenes reminiscent of the 1990 Gulf crisis, when numerous aircraft were rerouted to the city following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

According to aviation sources, many flights were diverted ...