MURREE: The government has removed a travel ban on the entry of tourists in Murree and Galiyat after 10 days of the Murree snowfall tragedy that killed 23 people. The Punjab government had stopped tourists from entering Murree except for locals by setting up a roadblock after the Murree tragedy. After 8 days, the district […]
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Punjab govt plans to change Murree’s status to district ‘Kohsar’
On Monday, the Punjab Chief Minister Sardar Usman Buzdar gave a go-ahead to change Murree’s status to the district that will consist of the hill station of Murree and other adjoining tourist spots. The Kohsar Development Authority will be responsible for the rescue and relief operation and the new tourist district will be given special funds […]
Rain, snowfall likely to continue across country for the next 48-hours
LAHORE: New spells of rain, snowfall have increased the severity of cold weather in different parts of the country including Lahore and Islamabad. Parts of Murree, Shigar, the various Galyaat and Malam Jabba witnessed snowfall meanwhile Mansehra and Swat also saw a spell of rain. According to Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) thunderstorms with snowfall are expected […]