Marriage halls, hotels, restaurants will remain closed in Islamabad from 12 to 16 October.

Islamabad, 10 October (HIST). Marriage halls, hotels and restaurants will not open in Pakistan's capital Islamabad from 12 to 16 October. The police of the capital Islamabad has taken this decision in view of the security of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference. This two-day conference will start on October 15.

According to ARY News Channel, preparations for the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) conference are in full swing in Islamabad. Authorities have increased security in two cities, Islamabad and Rawalpindi. In view of security, police has ordered marriage halls, cafes, restaurants and snooker clubs to remain closed from October 12 to 16. Police have issued notices to business owners including hotel and restaurant operators. In this, it has been warned of strict legal action on violation of the order. Additionally, the police have ordered traders and hotel owners to submit surety bonds to ensure compliance with the instructions. Also, public holidays have been announced in Islamabad and Rawalpindi till 14, 15 and 16 October.