The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday decided to reduce inbound flights to Pakistan from May 5 to May 20 amid the country's worsening coronavirus situation. — AFP/File
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Thursday recommended the curtailing of inbound flights to Pakistan from May 5 to May 20 amid the country's worsening coronavirus situation.
The forum in its meeting chaired by Minister for Development and Planning Asad Umar decided to review the restrictions on May 18.
A statement issued after the meeting said detailed instructions regarding the reduction in flights would be provided by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
During its meeting, the NCOC also reviewed the production and supply of oxygen, granting permission to import 6,000 metric tonnes of oxygen and 5,000 oxygen cylinders to shore up healthcare facilities in the country.