The Public Purview
Aftab Hussain


Flood-damaged bridge in Shangla remains unrestored, residents face hardship for months
January 22, 2026
Shangla: Residents of the Faizabad area in Shangla district continue to face severe hardships as a bridge destroyed by recent floods has yet to…

Rescue 1122 conducts emergency response training for DC Office staff in Shangla
January 20, 2026
SHANGLA: Rescue 1122 Shangla organised a one-day training and awareness programme for officers and staff of the Deputy Commissioner Shangla’s Office, focusing on fire…

Rain and snowfall return to Shangla after prolonged dry cold spell
January 19, 2026
SHANGLA: After a prolonged spell of severe dry cold and freezing temperatures, Shangla has finally received much-needed rainfall, while light snowfall has continued in…

Dilapidated Alpurai bridge in Shangla raises fears of major accident
January 18, 2026
SHANGLA: A decades-old bridge in Alpurai, the headquarters of Shangla district, has deteriorated to a dangerous condition, raising serious safety concerns for thousands of…

Karora–Ajmer road project in Shangla stalls amid quality concerns and calls for investigation
January 14, 2026
Shangla: The multi-billion-rupee Karora–Ajmer road project in Shangla district has remained incomplete years after its launch, with residents alleging prolonged delays, substandard construction, and…