The government has allowed private aircraft flight operations at three airports, a spokesperson said on Friday.

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Senior Joint Secretary Abdul Sattar Khokhar said the private planes can fly from Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

The standard operating procedures (SOPs) will be ensured at all costs to stem spread of coronavirus, he said, adding that the CAA issued NOTAM for the purpose.

Our Senior Reporter Samar Abbas contributed to the story.