MCI decides to close parks, weekly bazaars amid Corona spread.

Byline: MUHAMMAD ASAD CHAUDHRY

ISLAMABAD -- The Metropolitan Corporation Islamabad has decided to close all parks, zoo and weekly bazaars due to Coronavirus.

The decision was taken by the Mayor Islamabad Sheikh Anser Aziz late night at Saturday with the consultation of concerned formations.

The decision came after the emergency like situation announced by federal government to counter the virus spread in the country.

The parks including Lake View, Daman-e-Koh, Shakarparian, and F-9 and Marghazar Zoo remained closed on Sunday. However, the weekly bazaars would be closed from next Tuesday.

The Mayor of Islamabad said that the decision was taken to protect citizens from the virus.

The recreational spots would remain closed till further orders while the MCI officials were put on high alert to tackle any emergency situation.

Meanwhile, the wedding halls in the city also refused to arrange any function in implementation of the government decision.

They are also refunding the advance dues submitted by citizens for bookings of their functions.

According to Capital Development Authority list of marquees and weeding halls, there are more than 70 marquees and wedding halls in capital. Around 30 functions were booked in each Marquee till 5th April 2020.

When contacted, some of the owners of marquees criticised the way of implementing the government decision by the Islamabad district management.

They were of the view that the administration should at least provide a day...