Pakistan cancels all flights to Beijing by March 15

Islamabad, Feb 24 (HS): Pakistan International Airline (PIA) on Monday announced the cancellation of all flights to Beijing by 15 March.

A PIA spokesperson said that the decision to extend or end this time period would be taken after reviewing the situation. The ban has been imposed due to the rapid spread of the coronavirus in countries other than China such as Iran.

Earlier last month, Pakistan had banned flights to China. It was also allowed to start flying only after installing the screening machine at the airport.

The Chinese Embassy on Monday tweeted once again assured the families of Pakistani students living in Wuhan that the students are satisfied with the Chinese administration’s help with their studies and everyday life. At the same time, the Chinese administration has approached every child in collaboration with the Government of Pakistan and convinced them to live an adequate life with medical facilities. It was said that help will be done as much as possible.