RAWALPINDI: Officers stated on Thursday that marriage halls, eating places, and cafes within the twin cities of Rawalpindi and Islamabad might be closed for 5 days.
The choice to shut them from October 12 to 16 was made as a result of safety measures being carried out forward of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, set to happen on October 15-16.
The assembly of the SCO, which includes 9 full members, together with China, India, Iran and Russia, is scheduled to happen in Islamabad. Chinese language Premier Li Qiang is predicted to reach within the metropolis previous to the assembly.
Police have additionally issued notices to merchants and resort homeowners, warning that any violations will lead to penalties.
The federal government has already declared a three-day public vacation —October 14-16 — within the twin cities to make sure the sleek conduct of the SCO summit.
Pakistan grew to become a member of SCO in June 2017. From 2005 to 2017, it loved the standing of SCO Observer State. Pakistan’s affiliation with SCO is comparatively new, however its affiliation with SCO Member States is longstanding, in response to the Overseas Workplace.
In his capability as the present chair of Council of Heads of Authorities (CHG), the second highest decision-making physique of the SCO, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif will preside over the upcoming CHG Assembly.
In the meantime, Minister for Exterior Affairs of India S Jaishankar may also take part within the summit, as an alternative of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, confirmed the Overseas Workplace.
Nevertheless, no bilateral conferences are scheduled throughout his go to to the neighbouring nation.