Riyadh: The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has created significant disruptions in air travel, particularly affecting Pakistani Umrah pilgrims and other passengers located in the western regions of Saudi Arabia.
According to Radio Pakistan, the Government of Pakistan has instructed the Pakistani Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General of Pakistan in Jeddah to establish round-the-clock helplines. Additionally, teams have been deployed at regional airports to assist Pakistani passengers.
The current situation for Pakistani pilgrims and passengers in Jeddah, Makkah, and Madinah is stable. However, minor operational restrictions and risk warnings have been issued for these airspaces to ensure safety.