A special flight of Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) left Islamabad for the Italian city of Milan on Thursday, carrying 327 passengers, reported 24NewsHD TV channel.

PIA flight PK-9719 took off with 727 travellers including Italian nationals and overseas Pakistanis stuck in the country due to the coronavirus pandemic.

All the passengers underwent medical check-up and screening before boarding the plane at Islamabad International Airport.

Officials of the Italian embassy also monitored the whole process and arrangements at the Islamabad Airport.