Two flights of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) carrying Canadians on Thursday left for Toronto from Karachi and Lahore. According to details, the flight operation was resumed on the request of Canadian government to fly back its citizens stranded in Pakistan fur to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Canadian High Commission had provided a list of 300 Canadian nationals, who were to travel in the special flights according to which, the PIA authorities issued tickets to them.
According to the PIA's spokesman, flight No PK-784 left for Toronto, carrying 300 nationals of Canada. The passengers were properly screened before their flight. Anti-germs spray was conducted in the flight before loading the luggage of the passengers in the flight. Usage of masks was ensured for the passengers.
Another flight carrying 310 passengers will leave for Toronto around 10 am from Karachi International airport. The PIA spokesman told that both the flights will return from Canada without any passenger.
On the other hand, the authorities have announced to resume international flight operation from April 3 for the return of Pakistani passengers from foreign countries. The domestic flight operation will remain suspended till next order.
It is to be mentioned here that Pakistan has shut all its schools, land borders and suspended international flights to contain the spread of coronavirus.