Pakistan will partially open airspace for int'l flights tomorrow: PM Imran

CAA has issued a NOTAM regarding restoration of international flight operation.

ISLAMABAD (Dunya News) – Prime Minister Imran Khan has said that Pakistan will partially open airspace for international flights tomorrow, Dunya News reported on Saturday.

The premier tweeted, “Tomorrow we will partially open airspace for intl flights. This is being done specially to help our Overseas workers who have suffered most in this pandemic but have shown great courage & made us proud. We welcome you back home & our govt will facilitate you in every way.”

Tomorrow we will partially open airspace for intl flights.This is being done specially to help our Overseas workers who have suffered most in this pandemic but have shown great courage & made us proud. We welcome you back home & our govt will facilitate you in every way.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 20, 2020

“I appreciate the philanthropic role played by the Overseas Pakistani community in helping their brothers & sisters abroad during Covid19. There are many examples where the Pakistani community has been a source of inspiration, helping those around in need.”

I appreciate the philanthropic role played by the Overseas Pakistani community in helping their brothers & sisters abroad during Covid19. There are many examples where the Pakistani community has been a source of inspiration, helping those around in need.

— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) June 20, 2020

On the other hand, the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has issued a NOTAM regarding restoration of international flight operation while making it mandatory to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs). Gwadar and Turbat airports will remain closed.