The Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) on Sunday has decided to halt its flights to Beijing till March 15 due to the outbreak of deadly coronavirus.

PIA spokesperson said that a decision about extending or ending the ban will be taken in March, The decision comes amid the spread of deadly coronavirus to another neighboring country Iran, where dead troll raises nine since the infection was reported.

The national flag carries two flights PK-852 and PK-853 were operated to and From Beijing via Tokyo.

Pakistan has closed its border with Iran, imposing a travel ban on netizens, including pilgrims, in order to prevent the spread of the new virus.