Amid reports of 15 deaths due to deadly coronavirus in Iran, the Pakistan Railways on Wednesday suspended the operation of trains between Quetta and Taftan.
In a video message on Twitter, Railways Minister Sheikh Rasheed said four trains that travel between Quetta and Pakistanās Taftan have been suspended and called back.
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Rasheed said the train service will remain suspended till further orders and as long as the border is closed. Rashid further said: āIf you have booked your luggage or other things on the trains, you can take it back.ā
Taftan is a border city in Balochistan and hundreds of people including pilgrims cross the border every day.
