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