Over 200 passengers were left stranded at the Islamabad airport on Tuesday after a private airline’s Dubai-bound flight experienced a delay of more than seven hours.

The flight was scheduled to depart at 2:15am, however, the flight got delayed, leading to intense protests from the waiting passengers.

Passengers expressed their anger at the lack of information from the airline as they were not updated on their flight.

Many claimed that the airline’s staff were absent, leaving them without guidance or support during the prolonged wait.

In response to the situation, passengers demanded “immediate clarification” from the airline management and urged for the flight to be expedited.

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In October 2024, the Pakistan International Airlines announced the cancellation of six flights because of operational challenges. Delays had affected the arrival and departure of 25 domestic and international flights at several airports.