Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has announced fresh restrictions across the country, which includes a complete ban on tourism from May 8-16 in  view of a huge spike in Covid 19 infection, Daily Times reported.

According to an interior ministry circular, inter-city and inter-provincial transport will be banned during Eid holidays; however, locals will be allowed to travel.

The National Command Operation Centre (NCOC) - the main body responsible for managing the Covid-19 crisis in the country, has decided to shut down all tourist places, public parks, hotels and shopping malls during the Eid holidays.