ISLAMABAD: A major portion of the Karakoram Highway in Upper Hunza was swept away by intense flooding from the Hunza River, cutting off the only land route between Pakistan and China. Dozens of tourists visiting the Pak-China border are stranded due to the road collapse. According to Gilgit-Baltistan government spokesperson Faizullah Faraq, the highway near […]
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Dasu hydropower project on track for 2027 power launch: WAPDA chief
Chairman WAPDA Naveed Asghar Chaudhry visited the Dasu Hydropower Project on Tuesday. He reviewed ongoing construction and met with project officials and engineers. The Chairman inspected key sites including the main dam, underground powerhouse, and the newly aligned Karakoram Highway. He also led a progress review meeting on-site. Project officials briefed him on work at […]
CPEC milestones: ML-1 and KKH projects gain momentum
China and Pakistan are working closely to complete major infrastructure projects, including the Karakoram Highway (KKH) and Main Line-1 (ML-1) railway, the Chinese Consul General Yang Yundong said on Friday. These projects are crucial under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is considered a lifeline for Pakistan’s economy. Last year, China agreed to assist Pakistan […]
Disaster on Karakoram highway: Massive landslide halts travel
The Karakoram Highway (KKH) has been blocked at Lotar, Upper Kohistan, due to a massive landslide since Monday night. This disruption has left hundreds of travelers stranded between Gilgit-Baltistan and Kohistan, cutting off their access to the rest of Pakistan. Authorities are working to clear the road, but the blockage remains unresolved due to large […]