Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE and Saudi Arabia have temporarily suspended flights to Pakistan due to Islamabad’s decision to close its airspace, TASS reported referring to Al Arabiya. 

According to the source, Saudi Arabian Airlines, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways, Kuwait Airways, as well as all registered air carriers in the UAE, have cancelled all flights to and from Pakistan.

Earlier, Pakistani officials announced the closing of the country’s air space.

According to the Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) system, the restrictions will be in place until 02:59 Moscow time on February 28.