ISLAMABAD: Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) Administration announced two day official holiday for the capital city during the official visit of Chinese Vice Prime Minister, He Lifeng to Pakistan in connection with the celebrations of 10th anniversary of China –Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
Schools, colleges, and offices in Islamabad will remain closed for two days, on July 31 and August 1 (Monday and Tuesday), stated in a notfication issued by district administration.
Moreover, all private entities, companies; all markets/shops; all commercial banks will remain closed, the notification mentioned.
The announcement comes as He Lifeng, Vice Premier of China and Member of the Politburo of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, is set to visit Pakistan from July 30 to August 1.
During the visit, Vice Premier Lifeng — also a Special Envoy of President Xi Jinping — will attend the 10th-anniversary celebrations of the China –Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and call on the president and the prime minister.
Meanwhile, The disrict administration also closed important trails on the scenic Margalla Hills in Islamabad for hikers for two days.
The closure is part of the arrangements made for the visit of the distinguished Chinese Vice Premier, who is expected to arrive in the capital on July 31.
According to an official notification, Trail 3 and Trail 5 will be closed on July 31 and August 1, respectively, to ensure the smooth movement and security of the high-level foreign delegation.
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