The Islamabad administration takes preventive action by closing hiking trails 3 and 5 during a high-profile foreign delegation visit.
The Office of District Magistrate Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) issued a notification late on July 29, announcing the closure of these popular hiking trails, which are frequented by locals and tourists.
The capital city prepares to host a significant foreign delegation, leading to the temporary closure of hiking trails for public safety.
The closure comes as the authorities gear up to host a high-level foreign delegation, including Chinese Vice Premier, He Lifeng, who will be visiting as President Xi Jinping’s Special Envoy. The delegation’s presence in the capital city demands special security measures and restricted access to certain areas to ensure their safety and smooth proceedings during their stay.
Balancing Security and Public Convenience
Public inconvenience expected during the temporary closure of hiking trails as the administration prioritizes the security of the visiting delegation.
While the decision to close the hiking trails may cause inconvenience to the public, the administration underscores the importance of maintaining a secure environment during such crucial diplomatic visits. By temporarily restricting access to these areas, the authorities aim to prevent any untoward incident.
Local Holidays Declared in Honor of the Visit
In honor of the foreign delegation’s visit, the government declares local holidays on Monday and Tuesday.
Earlier, the government declared Monday and Tuesday as local holidays on account of the foreign delegate’s high-profile visit of the federal capital.
