ISLAMABAD – The Foreign Office has issued a letter instructing foreign diplomats to restrict their movements during the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting.
The letter stated that the SCO meeting is scheduled to take place in Islamabad on October 15 and 16, and diplomats should limit their activities to the Red Zone and the Diplomatic Enclave.
It also instructed foreign diplomats to follow the traffic plan issued by the traffic police during the SCO meeting.
Meanwhile, the government has decided to tighten security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi ahead of the crucial summit.
As per the guidelines, from October 12 to 16, wedding halls, cafes, restaurants, and snooker clubs will remain closed.
The police have issued notices to traders and hotel and restaurant owners, and they have been asked to provide surety bonds.
The police stated that legal action will be taken in case of violations.
In light of the upcoming Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit, the Islamabad administration has announced the closure of all educational institutions for five days, from October 12 to 16, 2024. However, O/A Level examinations have been granted permission to proceed as scheduled.
According to Deputy Commissioner Irfan Nawaz, three examination centers in Islamabad—E-11, Noor Mahal GT Road, and H-8—will remain open to conduct O/A Level exams. All other educational institutions will remain closed during the summit.
In addition to educational institutions, strict measures have been enforced in Rawalpindi. All cash-and-carry marts, restaurants, wedding halls, and snooker clubs will remain shut from October 12 to 16. Local police station heads (SHOs) have obtained written surety bonds from the owners to ensure compliance with the directive.