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NCOC takes cue from EU closing borders with UK; PIA cancels flights for Saudi Arabia
Strain is said to be up to 70% more transmissible than the previously dominant strain in UK
New strain prompts Britain’s neighbours, several countries to close doors to travellers from the country
British govt faces criticism for abruptly scrapping plans to ease restrictions for Christmas
Sowing chaos for families and companies just days before exiting the EU’s orbit
World Health Organization has also asked European countries to redouble their health measures
The rule is intended to prevent the entry of foods that could spread diseases
Lord Stephen Greenhalgh stresses on need to enhance trade volume between the two countries
Pakistan can capitalise on this by diversifying trade, deepening linkages with UK
Imposes lockdown on over 16 million people amid a new virus strain up to 70% more transmissible than the original