NTCB to submit tourism re-opening proposal to NCOC after Eidul Azha

ISLAMABAD (Web Desk) – The National Tourism Coordination Board (NTCB) will put forward a proposal for re-opening of the tourism sector to the National Command and Operation Center (NCOC) after Eidul Azha. The decision to this effect was taken by the Board in a meeting in Islamabad, with Special Assistant on Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development Sayed Zulfikar Abbas Bukhari in the chair. All provincial and regional governments attended the consultative meeting to discuss appropriate time to re-open the tourism sector of the country. The meeting also deliberated on safety measures and preparedness for re-opening tourism services. Earlier, Punjab Chief Minister (CM) Usman Buzdar had hinted at opening tourist spots, including Murree soon. He said that standard operating procedures (SOPs) are being finalized for reopening of restaurants and hotels. Buzdar pointed out that the government was determined to reopening tourist destinations, restaurants and hotels in Murree. “We are preparing the SOPs and will discuss them in the upcoming NCOC meeting.”