SCO summit: Wedding halls, hotels to remain closed in Islamabad

ISLAMABAD: As part of enhanced security plan ahead of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), wedding halls, hotels and restaurants will remain closed in Islamabad from October 12 to 16.

The decision to shut them down from October 12 to 16 was made in light of security measures being implemented ahead of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, scheduled for October 15-16.

Preparations for the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference in Islamabad are in full swing, with authorities ramping up security across the twin cities.

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Police have issued notices to business owners, including Wedding halls, hotel and restaurant operators, in Islamabad warning of strict legal action against any violations.

Additionally, police have demanded surety bonds from traders and hotel owners to ensure compliance with the directives.

The government has already declared a three-day public holiday from October 14-16  in the twin cities to ensure the smooth conduct of the SCO summit.

Pakistan is set to host the SCO heads of government meeting from October 15 to 16. The event would be preceded by a ministerial meeting and several rounds of senior officials’ meetings focused on financial, economic, socio-cultural, and humanitarian cooperation among the SCO member states.