Motorcycle ban lifted in Gilgit

GILGIT: The situation has returned to normal in Gilgit after six days as the government has lifted the ban from riding motorcycles, Geo News reported Monday.

Ban from driving pickup vehicles was lifted on Thursday.

According to sources, ban on driving motorcycle and pickup was imposed six days ago after the city faced commotion due to firing that left two persons dead and four injured.

Markets and trade centers resumed their regular business activities. The Gilgit-Rawalpindi section of Karakoram highway was also closed after the incident but then opened for traffic.