Bahrain removes Pakistan from travel ‘red list’

ISLAMABAD: Bahrain has removed Pakistan and three other countries from its travel red list, which will be effective from September 3, state-run Bahrain News Agency reported on Tuesday.
On May 24, Bahrain suspended the entry of travelers from countries on a red list, which included India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and Nepal. The ban was imposed as part of Bahrain’s efforts to contain the spread of COVID-19 cases in the country. 
Other countries removed from the list include India, Panama and the Dominican Republic. 
“The Civil Aviation Affairs has updated Bahrain’s Red List countries, in line with directives issued by the Government Executive Committee in response to recommendations made by the National Taskforce for Combatting the Coronavirus,” the news agency said, adding that pre-arrival PCR tests were no longer required for those entering the kingdom from non-red list countries whose vaccination certificates were recognized.
However, all passengers arriving in Bahrain would still have to take PCR tests on arrival and on the fifth and tenth days after their stay.
Pakistan and Bahrain enjoy traditionally close ties. Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi visited Bahrain in July this year.