The Public Purview
Aftab Hussain


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…