FO spokesperson Aisha Farooqui, in a tweet said the decision has been taken to deal with the rising threat of Covid-19. She, however, clarified that the attestation of power of attorney will not be suspended in this time period.
"Facility of attestation would be continued through courier companies i.e. Pakistan Post, Gerry’s, Leopard & TCS," said Farooqui.The spokesperson also announced that the foreign ministry has established a special cell for coordination on coronavirus to liaise with diplomatic corps in Pakistan and Pakistani missions abroad.
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases rose to 188 in Pakistan after five more cases were reported in the country.
Most of the cases were reported from Sindh, with the tally rising to 150 on Monday and 119 people testing positive for the virus in Sukkur.
Globally, 158 countries have been affected, more than 6,500 people have died and more than 170,000 infected by the disease called 'COVID-19' as it spreads rapidly to new territories.The epicentre of the outbreak has now shifted to Europe, which is recording a rapid rise in new cases every day.
US VISAS
The US embassy in Pakistan has suspended the visa services for Pakistan amid Coronavirus.
According to communiqué all visa appointments of consulates and embassy have been suspended.
According to US embassy visa service will be restored soon, however, no date on this count can be given while services for US citizens will continue as normal.It is vital to mention here that tally of COVID-19 patients in Pakistan have reached more than 184 due to which all sports activities, events, shrines, and entertainment activities have been banned in several parts of the country.
On the other hand, all educational institutions have been closed and examinations have been postponed.
Besides all, travel is allowed through only three airports of the country under strict security measures.
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