Pakistan resumes international flight operations

The Pakistan Government has resumed International flight operations from all international airports in the country accept Gwadar and Turbat. This includes passenger as well as charter flights.

The Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority announced the decision to resume international flight operations in a series of tweets. According to the CAA, all flights have been resumed with effect from today except Gwadar and Turbat airports.

1/3. Government of Pakistan has been pleased to authorize International Flight Operations to/ from All International Airports of Pakistan except Gwadar and Turbat airports, with effect from June 20, 2020, 0001 PST.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) June 19, 2020

Furthermore, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) stated that flight operations shall be subject to application “restrictions and limitations” because of the current COVID-19 pandemic and health protocols will be implmented.

2/3. The permisson for International Flight Operations shall be subject to applicable restrictions and limitations as decided by the Competent Authority from time to time in light of the current COVID-19 Scenario and implementation of Health Protocols.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) June 19, 2020

The following of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will be mandatory for all Airline Operators according to the CAA in order to keep the spread of the coronavirus under control.

3/3. Additionally, Cargo, Special and Diplomatic Flights shall continue to be authorised as per procedure in vogue. Please also note that adherence to the relevant applicable Standard Operating Procedures shall be mandatory for all Airline Operators.
— PCAAOfficial (@official_pcaa) June 19, 2020

The announcement was also made by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis as nearly 200,000 overseas Pakistanis have lost their jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic and have been stuck abroad.

[Breaking] Govt of Pakistan has authorized International Flight Operations to/from All International Airports of Pakistan except Gwadar and Turbat airports, with effect from June 20, 2020, 0001 PST #mophrd
— Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis & HRD (@mophrd) June 19, 2020

Prime Minister Imran Khan also tweeted saying that the government is to facilitate these overseas Pakistanis who have lost their jobs in the wake of the pandemic. He welcomed those coming back since international flight operations have been resumed.

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

He appreciated the help from overseas Pakistanis for the brothers and sisters in Pakistan during the pandemic.

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

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