ISLAMABAD, Apr 19 (NNN-APP) – Pakistan extended the suspension of all domestic and international flight operations till Apr 30, a statement from the country’s Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said, Saturday.
The decision comes after the country witnessed a regular increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases, which had risen to 7,638 with 143 deaths as of Saturday afternoon.
However, special, cargo and relief planes, holding special approval, will continue operations as per the permissions granted to them, said the CAA, adding that, all such flights will have to follow on board, as well as, on the ground standard operation procedures regarding aircraft disinfection, passenger and crew protection measures announced by the government.
According to a CAA statement released earlier this month, all passengers on board any inbound flight shall be subjected to thorough checking, as per established procedures, including screening, swab testing, isolation or quarantine, and follow the instructions of health officials.
The government has already given special permission to the national flag carrier, Pakistan International Airlines and some foreign airlines, to bring back stranded Pakistanis from abroad and take away foreigners stuck in Pakistan.– NNN-APP
