Staff Reporter Islamabad
Government, in a bid to curb coronavirus spread in the country, has decided to close all tourist resorts, public parks and hotels in and around tourist spots during Eid-ul-Fitr holidays.
According to the circular issued by the Interior Ministry, inter-city and inter-provincial transport will be banned during Eid holidays; however, locals especially of Gilgit Baltistan (GB) will be allowed to travel.
The ministry further directed that routes leading to tourist spots willf be closed with special focus on Murree, Galliyat, Swat-Kalam, Sea View/beaches and Northern Areas.
Interior Ministry has also directed to ensure timely issuance of SOPs / guidelines for Itekaf, Shab-e-Qadar, Jumma-tul-Wda and Namaz-e-Eid.