PIA resumes regular flight operations to UAE

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Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) will resume regular flight operations to the United Arab Emirates from July 9 (tomorrow), a spokesperson for the national carrier said.

In a statement, the spokesperson said that the airline had previously been operating one-way flights to bring back Pakistanis stranded in the UAE. Now, passengers will be able to travel from Pakistan to Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, he said.

"All passengers will have to get tested for the coronavirus 48 hours prior to departure and will be required to submit the negative report when boarding," the statement said, adding that passengers will also be required to fill a health declaration form.

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