Station House Officers (SHOs) have started collecting guarantee bonds from business owners to ensure compliance with the closure orders. Additionally, all cash-and-carry stores in both cities will remain shut during this period. Business owners must visit local police stations to complete the surety bond process
As part of the summit preparations, authorities have announced that suspects held at Adiala Jail will not appear in court for five days, and courts have begun rescheduling important cases to dates after October 16. These steps ensure a secure environment for the summit.
Security will be tightened as authorities deploy commandos and sniper teams on the rooftops of multi-story buildings across both cities. The police will actively enforce strict measures to ensure public safety throughout the event.
Furthermore, authorities have imposed a complete ban on pigeon flying and kite flying within a 3-kilometer radius of Noor Khan Chaklala Airbase to prevent any potential disruptions. In addition, they have already begun operations to remove pigeon nets from rooftops in the surrounding areas. Female police officers have actively helped authorities clear 38 rooftops. The District Officer for Civil Defence confirmed that authorities will clear all areas of pigeon nets by October 11.
Security Measures
In connection with the security measures, the government has announced a three-day public holiday in Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
From October 14 to 16, all schools and government offices will close to facilitate the smooth organization of the SCO summit. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif approved this decision to support the summit scheduled for October 15 and 16 in Islamabad. The event will bring together leaders from several countries, including Chinese Premier Li Qiang.
The SCO summit is an important political, economic, and security meeting for the Eurasian region. It was founded in 2001 by China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan. Over time, it has expanded to include India, Pakistan, and Iran as full members, while Afghanistan, Belarus, and Mongolia have observer status.
One key highlight of the event is the expected attendance of Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. His visit on October 15 will mark his first trip to Pakistan and the first visit by an Indian foreign minister in nearly nine years. The last visit was by Sushma Swaraj in December 2015.
As the summit nears, security in Islamabad and Rawalpindi is being tightened. With high-profile guests and extensive safety measures in place, both cities are preparing to host this major international event.
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