A private airline flight from Islamabad to Riyadh has been delayed after a tyre burst prior to takeoff.

Sources revealed that the tire burst unexpectedly just before the aircraft was scheduled to depart.

The flight, carrying 194 passengers, was grounded, and passengers were moved to the airport lounge.

The flight, ER 807, has yet to depart. A technical team is working to resolve the issue. The flight was originally scheduled to depart at 3:30 pm.