Singapore Airlines suspends air travel to Pakistan after bomb blast

2.45pm

Singapore Airlines has suspended flights into Pakistan until further notice, due to uncertain security after yesterday's suicide bombing.

The bomb killed 14 people and injured many more when it went off next to a busload of French visitors. The blast was just metres from the hotel where the New Zealand cricket team were staying.

The airline's last Pakistan flight left Singapore yesterday afternoon and no further services to Karachi or Lahore would be considered at this stage, spokeswoman Bridget Vercoe said.

She advised people booked on later flights to contact Singapore Airlines to make alternative arrangements.

Other airlines are continuing to provide flights to Pakistan, but say they are monitoring the situation closely.

Representatives from Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways said flights were continuing as normal at this stage.

Cathay Pacific could not be contacted for comment.

- NZPA