RAWALPINDI: Commissioner Aamir Khattak carried out a surprise visit to Murree on Sunday to review arrangements made for tourists during the current rain spell and snowfall.

He visited various facilitation centres, including at Jhikagali, and directed the relevant authorities to implement the Murree Contingency Plan.

The commissioner said the administration officials should spend more time in the field to assess the situation, adding that as per the orders of Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz, the district administration had made arrangements for the safety of the residents and visitors in the hill station.

Murree Deputy Commissioner Agha Zaheer Abbas Shirazi gave a detailed briefing regarding the arrangements during the snowfall season and stated that the facilitation centres were fully operational to help and guide the tourists.

All roads to and from Murree are clear and there is no obstruction anywhere, he said, adding that representatives of all concerned departments, including emergency services, highways and Rawalpindi Waste Management Company (RWMC), were present in the field.

Besides, the district administration is also issuing timely advisory for the convenience of tourists.

Additional Deputy Commissioner Revenue Qasim Ijaz, Assistant Commissioner Murree Abdul Wahab, Highway, Rescue 1122 and other concerned officials were also present.

Published in Dawn, March 4th, 2024

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