The government has authorised international flights to operate from all international airports, excluding Gwadar and Turbat, from tomorrow (June 20).

According to a statement issued by Aviation Division Spokesperson Abdul Sattar Khokhar, permission for international flights shall be subject to the applicable restrictions and limitations as decided by the competent authority in light of the coronavirus and the implementation of health protocols.

It added that adhering to the relevant standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be mandatory for all airline operators.

Additionally, cargo, special and domestic flights shall continue to be authorised as per procedure, it said.