ISLAMABAD – As a result of the severe weather in Murree, authorities have decided to extend the travel ban from Islamabad to Murree for another 24 hours.

According to reports, Islamabad Deputy Commissioner Hamza Shafqaat made the announcement on Twitter.

The Islamabad Deputy Commissioner announced on Twitter that the travel ban from Islamabad to Murree has been extended for another 24 hours. “No unnecessary visitor / tourist will be permitted to travel beyond Murree Road / Bara Kahu,” the Deputy Commissioner stated.

The tweet also urged the public to follow the government’s instructions, as several people were killed in the calamity-hit Murree over the weekend.

Earlier today, following the Pakistan Army’s rescue and relief operation, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) announced on Sunday that all major roads in Murree had been reopened to traffic.

According to ISPR, Pakistan Army soldiers are still working to open minor link roads, while stranded tourists have been relocated to Islamabad.

Meanwhile, the Pakistan Army set up relief camps in Murree. The engineers are hard at work repairing the roads, and other groups of soldiers have been dispatched to supply food and water to the relief camps. The healthcare units, on the other hand, are fully operational and ready to serve the people of the country.

At least 23 people were killed while trapped in their vehicles in Murree and other northern areas of the country during a snowstorm.

The Pakistan Army soldiers assisted the civil administration in relief efforts to rescue the stranded tourists.

Over 100,000 cars had entered the picturesque town of Murree in the previous few days to witness the unusually heavy snowfalls, causing a massive traffic jam on roads leading in and out.

The Rescue 1122 service has released the names of those who died while trapped in their cars.

On the other hand, Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid announced on Sunday that the routes from Islamabad to Murree and Galiyat will be closed for the next 24 hours.

Furthermore, he stated that only locals will be permitted to travel along dangerous routes if they present their National Identity Card (NIC).

The minister went on to say that Murree and Galiyat’s conditions are constantly monitored. For tourists, the decision to open the routes will be made as soon as conditions improve.

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