Islamabad (Web Desk): In a bid to contain the coronavirus epidemic, federal government has extended the suspension of domestic and international flight operations in the country until April 21.
“As per decision of the Government of Pakistan, the suspension of International and Domestic Flight Operations as effected earlier has been extended up to Tuesday April 21, 2020 2359 PST,” said a notification issued by the Civial Aviation Authority.
Suspension of International & Domestic flight operations as effected earlier has been extended upto Tuesday April 21, 2020 at 2359 hours PST.Remaining provisions as applicable to the suspension of International & Domestic flights reflected in the previous orders remain unchanged.
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However, diplomatic, special/cargo flights and flights of national carrier to/from Pakistan holding special approval from the competent authority for transporting stranded passengers would be exempted from the ban.