{
  "id": 7987826,
  "title": "Hotel Owners in Rawalpindi Reject Closure Plan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/hotel-owners-in-rawalpindi-reject-closure-plan",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-17T08:21:28.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/17/hotel-owners-in-rawalpindi-reject-closure-plan/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Inter City Hotel Association in Rawalpindi has firmly rejected plans to close the city's hotels. Association President Sheikh Abdul Waheed emphasized that the hotels will not cease operations under any circumstances. Waheed urged the police and district administration to fulfill their duties instead of resorting to closures. He clarified that the hotel industry has no affiliation with any political party, protest, or political activities. The sole purpose of hotels, according to Waheed, is to provide accommodation, food, and other services to visitors traveling to Rawalpindi from other cities.\n\nWaheed questioned the rationale behind shutting down hotels, guesthouses, and business centers located in protest zones if closures are being contemplated from September 19. He argued that traders in Rawalpindi should not be forced to bear the financial burden of business losses caused by closures. The association expressed readiness to collaborate closely with the government, police, district administration, and law enforcement agencies. Waheed added that the association stands ready to support lawful actions against any individual from a political party who poses legal or security concerns. This could include refusing such individuals hotel rooms. However, Waheed made it clear that the hotel industry will not agree to a shutdown. He reiterated that hotel closure is not a viable solution and highlighted that all member hotels have installed the Hotel Eye system. This system is connected to the Punjab IG, Special Branch, and Rawalpindi Police Command and Control.",
  "summary": "The Inter City Hotel Association said hotels in Rawalpindi will not close under any circumstances, urging the police and district … Read More The post Hotel Owners in Rawalpindi Reject Closure Plan appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}