Section 144 imposed in Murree district
Businesses reopened after the main roads of Murree were cleared of snow. PHOTO: EXPRESS
In a bid to maintain law and order in the district, authorities have implemented Section 144 in Murree for one month.
As per the official notification issued by the district administration, several key measures have been introduced. The entry of nomadic individuals into Murree has been strictly prohibited for a month. This step is taken to prevent damage to trees caused by the animals accompanying nomads and to deter illegal Afghan refugees from entering the district under the guise of nomads.
The display and usage of any type of weapons within Murree are now banned for the specified period.
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Moreover, with the exception of Azan, the use of loudspeakers is temporarily suspended. Any usage of loudspeakers beyond this exception requires prior permission from the administration.
Murree Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi has affirmed that these measures are essential for enhancing the overall law and order situation in the district. The authorities are committed to taking all necessary steps to improve the law and order situation in the district, he added.
Nutritional awareness
A series of seminars and nutrition camps are being held to raise nutritional awareness among the public under the Safe Food Model City Project.
An awareness seminar regarding food safety was organized at Arts Council Murree, in which Deputy Commissioner, Murree and Director Operations North Amina Rafiq participated as special guests.
Various food business operators from Murree and surrounding areas also participated in the event.
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The aim of the seminar was to ensure adherence to hygiene principles in food preparation as a large number of tourists visit Murree during the winter season.
The Punjab Food Authority (PFA) representatives briefed the food business operators about the rules and regulations of the authority. They expressed their full cooperation for the immediate solution of the problems faced by the food business operators.
On the occasion, the food business operator assured full cooperation to provide healthy food to the tourists.
Published in The Express Tribune, October 20th, 2023.