Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar has said that the government will allow a special flight on April 4 to bring back stranded Pakistani citizens from foreign countries.

He added that the flight will land in Islamabad. The passengers will be tested and quarantined and will be allowed to leave after they test negative for Covid-19. However, domestic flights will remain suspended until further review, he said.

He also said that the lockdown will continue for two more weeks until April 14.