The National Command and Operations Center (NCOC) has approved a 20 percent increase in flights to several countries. The new policy will take effect on July 1.
The NCOC has issued a letter to the concerned agencies, including the Ministry of External Affairs and the Ministry of Home Affairs, asking for a 20 per cent increase in flights to Europe, the United Kingdom, Canada, China and Malaysia. With the approval of the NCOC, the number of up flights has increased to 40%.
The NCOC has clarified that the existing testing protocols will remain the same at the time of pre-boarding and arrival. In addition, the Foreign Ministry has been directed to inform all Pakistan High Commissioners and embassies.