Special Assistant to the Prime Minister on National Security Moeed Yusuf said that the government plans to repatriate 20,000 passengers by June 10, up from approximately 10,000 in the previous phase.

Taking to Twitter, the PM's aide said that passengers will be tested upon their arrival and sent home to self-isolate without having to wait for the test results.

"They'll be added to the track & trace system & provincial governments will be able to follow up to ensure health & safety of passengers & the public."

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