The first charter flight carrying over 250 British nationals have left for London from Islamabad International Airport on Tuesday who were stranded due to suspension of international flights in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.

The British High Commission in Islamabad said that British High Commissioner Dr Christian Turner went to Islamabad airport to review the arrangements ahead of the first flight. "I've reviewed the final arrangements that have been put in place for all the British people going back home to the UK. I am grateful to the Government of Pakistan, Qatar Airways and the Islamabad Airport authorities for working so hard with my team over the last week in order to make their journeys as smooth as possible. I wish all those heading back home a safe journey," the high commissioner said.