A Pakistan International Airline carrier. PHOTO: REUTERS

International flights to remain suspended till May 31

Minister for Aviation Division Ghulam Sarwar says 7,000 stranded Pakistanis will be repatriated before Eidul Fitr


News Desk May 15, 2020
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) on Friday issued a notification stating international flights will remain suspended till May 31.

In March, the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) suspended all international flights in the wake of the novel coronavirus.

A month later, the government extended the suspension of international and domestic flight operations till April 30 in line with the national strategy to stem the spread of novel coronavirus.

However, during that period, PIA resumed its relief flights to repatriate stranded Pakistani nationals.

Federal Minister for Aviation Division Ghulam Sarwar Khan said 7,000 stranded Pakistani nationals will be repatriated before Eidul Fitr.

He said thousands of stranded Pakistanis, including students, workers, members of Tableeghi Jamaat and pilgrims have been repatriated.

The minister further maintained that the Aviation Division operated 181 inbound flights, adding that at least 250 Pakistani students from Wuhan will be repatriated through special flights on Monday.

 

COMMENTS (1)

Bilal | 3 years ago | Reply What is the reason of suspending International Flights? Just only allow Pakistani citizens in Pakistan. PIA is charging double the normal amount to Pakistani citizens who are dual nationals or holding resident permits to fly them to Europe on these chartered flights.
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