NCOC bans tourism and inter-city transport from May 8 to 16 on Eid
The Ministry of Interior announced fresh travel restrictions across Pakistan on Eid holidays in an attempt to contain the spread of the virus.
The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) has decided to impose a complete ban on tourism from May 8 to 16. Eid holidays are the time of the year when most Pakistanis opt for domestic travel with their families.
A notification by the Interior Ministry listed these key decisions by the NCOC:
- Complete ban on tourism from May 8-16.
- 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.
