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All main roads in Murree cleared for all types of movement

All main roads in Murree have been cleared for all types of movement.

According to the ISPR, after clearance of main roads, Army engineers are now focusing on link roads.

Relief camps, medical facilities are fully operating and Army transport is plying for moving of stranded tourists to Rawalpindi and Islamabad.

Meanwhile, operations for the evacuation of snow storm stranded tourists in Murree and Galyat are in full swing by Pakistan Air Force.

Spokesperson of the PAF said that during the rescue operations, PAF personnel have shifted more than 100 persons, including women and children at PAF Bases Kalabagh and Lower Topa. Shelter, food and medical facilities are being provided round the clock to the affected families by the rescue teams of PAF.

Interior Minister Sheikh Rashid says ban on entrance to Murree and Galiat from Islamabad will remain enforced for next twenty four hours.

In a statement on Sunday, he said that only residents of Murree and adjoining areas will be allowed to enter in these areas.

He said the government is constantly reviewing the situation of Murree and Galiat and decision of entry for tourists will be taken keeping in view the situation.

Source: Radio Pakistan