Pakistan requests KSA to continue flight operations till March 25

Dunya News

Around 5000 Pakistanis want to return from Saudi Arabia to Pakistan.

Islamabad (Dunya News) – Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has approached Saudi Civil Aviation following the threat of the coronavirus to request the continuation of flight operations from Saudi Arabia until March 25.

According to details, Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority s letter to Saudi Civil Aviation states that around 5000 Pakistanis want to return from Saudi Arabia, while 5000 Pakistanis are currently waiting for a flight to Saudi Arabia.

The letter has deemed it impossible for such a large number of passengers to be transported to their respective destinations within 72 hours; therefore, flight operations between the two countries should remain open till March 25.