Emergency declared at the Pakistan – Iran border areas

ISLAMABAD – Emergency has been declared at the Pakistan Iran border areas.

Pakistani authorities closed Pak-Iran border at Taftan town in Chagaidistrict on Sunday, to avoid spread of coronavirus reportedly found in Iran.

According to official sources, the transit gate and joint markets at theborder have been closed, while trade and traveling activities suspended.

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Authorities said precautionary and protective measures are being taken inTaftan where 100-bed tent hospital is being established to combat emergencysituation at Pak-Iran border.