As part of the government of Pakistan's ongoing international repatriation flights operation, two PIA special flights each carrying 140 passengers were operated from Dammam for Sialkot today (Sunday).

According to Embassy of Pakistan in Riyadh, another PIA Special flight carrying 250 passengers and 20 dead bodies departed Riyadh for Islamabad.

After the start of PIA special flights in Saudi Arabia since 1st of the last month, a total of 30 such flights have so far been operated from Riyadh region taking home close to 5174 Pakistanis.

Similar PIA special flights are also being operated from Jeddah region. These special flights are expected to continue till the resumption of normal commercial flights between the two countries.

With effect from 10th of this month and onwards, ticketing of these special flights from Riyadh Region is being handled directly by PIA and its authorized travel agents.