All flights from Sri Lanka to Lahore, Pakistan have been suspended till further notice due to safety concerns, SriLankan Airlines has announced. 

The matter was confirmed by a spokesperson to Ada Derana. 

Meanwhile, earlier today a report of a blast in Pakistan’s eastern city of Lahore was confirmed by Reuters, a day after Indian strikes at multiple locations in the country and fears of an escalation in conflict between the nuclear-armed neighbours.

There was no immediate word on the reason for the blast.

Furthermore, the Pakistan Airport Authority (PAA) said on Thursday (08) that flight operations at Lahore and Sialkot airports have been temporarily suspended, in light of the current tension between Pakistan and India.

Lahore and Sialkot airports will not be available till 12 noon today, the PAA said in a statement.

As a result, the authority added that passengers should stay in touch with relevant airlines for the latest situation, 

Moreover, flight operations at Karachi and Islamabad Airport were also suspended till 12 noon today, the Airport Authority said.

According to the PAA, flight operations at Islamabad Airport were temporarily suspended due to operational reasons.

The authority took the decision amid heightened threats of India’s forces trespassing in the Pakistani airspace.