South Korea will limit the entry of foreigners from countries including Pakistan and Bangladesh, through a temporary restriction on flights and visa issuances.
Brent crude was up 6 cents at $43.14 a barrel at 0046 GMT, after gaining 2.1% on Monday. U.S. oil was up 8 cents at $40.81 a barrel, having risen 1.8% in the previous session.
Both the federal and provincial governments were collectively formulating strategies to successfully combat and control the challenges of COVID-19, he said while talking to a private news channel.
He said that due to current economic situation it was impossible to implement complete lockdown in the country however, the government was focusing on smart lockdown policy.
The board of directors said that the company stands with the nation in these challenging times and would make every possible effort to help the government of Pakistan in getting rid of the pandemic.