Overview
- An official notification from the Office of the Divisional Forest Officer, issued under orders of the Secretary of Forests, Wildlife and Environment, confirmed the ban.
- The restriction applies to the upcoming tourist season and bars new hotels, lodging and campsites within park limits.
- Authorities directed operators not to establish or run any commercial facilities and warned of strict legal action against violations.
- Deosai spans the Skardu, Kharmang and Astore districts at high altitude and is known for brown bears, wildflowers and vast plains.
- The move follows a September bear attack that led to a separate nighttime camping ban that remains in force.