The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) in a meeting decided to impose a "complete ban" on tourism from May 8 to 16, including during the Eid holidays.
A notification by the Interior Ministry listed the decisions taken by the NCOC today which include:
- Ban on travel (inter-provincial and inter-city transport) during the Eid holidays; locals of Gilgit Baltistan allowed to travel.
- All tourist resorts, public parks, hotels, restaurants, shopping malls, and transport to remain closed.
- Roads leading to tourist spots to remain closed with a special focus on Murree, Galiyat, Swat-Kalam, Sea View/beaches and northern areas.
- Uninterrupted electricity supply to be ensured during Eid holidays.
