“Government of Pakistan is monitoring the situation very closely and will take measures required for the citizens within Pakistan and any assistance we can provide to our neighbouring countries,” the spokesperson added. Pakistan and India have tense relations dating back to February last year’s tit-for-tat airstrikes. “It is the primary responsibility of those countries to take appropriate measures to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Aisha denied reports that Pakistan closed its consular section and consulate in Herat because of the outbreak of coronavirus. Similarly, the consular section of Pakistan Embassy in Kabul has also been closed for a few days for administrative reasons,” she insisted.

Source: The Express Tribune March 12, 2020 19:30 UTC