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Pakistan: Women's entry banned in tourist places in Bajaur

Pakistan: Women's entry banned in tourist places in Bajaur
, Sunday, 17 July 2022 (11:11 IST)
Islamabad: Women have been banned from visiting tourist points in Tehseel Salarzai of Pakistan's Bajaur district, according to local media reports.

Geo News on Saturday reported that the decision was taken during a grand 'Jirga' (a council or assembly) of local elders held in Tehseel Salarzai.

Women will not be allowed to travel even with "men to any tourist place" as it is "against their traditions," according to the 'Jirga'.

Thus, it was decided that if the district administration would not stop women from tourism, then the 'Jirga' will stop them, Geo News citied people participated in the assembly. (UNI)

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