AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEidul Azha Travel & Prices: Eid crowds kept parks and family spots busy in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, but rising costs hit hard—fruit/veg shortages after market closures pushed prices up, and even barbecue supplies like charcoal and grills doubled, while amusement access was reduced as security for Pakistan-Australia matches shut Allama Iqbal Park for days. Sacrifice Market Watch: In Rawalpindi, a makeshift cattle-meat market on Jamia Masjid Road saw professional beggars and traders reselling qurbani meat, with reported per-kg rates like beef around Rs800 and mutton Rs1,500–1,600. Tourism Spotlight: Pakistan’s Karakoram climbing is getting a global boost as a documentary on mountaineer Simon Messner heads to the Munich Film Festival, spotlighting Pakistan’s northern peaks for elite climbers. Regional Mobility & Travel Links: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Governor Faisal Karim Kundi ordered fast-track work to revive Dera Ismail Khan Airport for commercial ATR flights, with talks planned on resuming flights to DI Khan and Chitral. Politics Affecting Travel: PTI says its GB election campaign was disrupted after Junaid Akbar Khan and others were detained/expelled over permits/NOC rules, raising concerns for movement during the June 7 vote.
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