Aftab Hussain
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Karakoram Highway Reopened for Small Vehicles After Two-Day Closure
The Karakoram Highway (KKH) has been partially reopened for small vehicles after a two-day closure due to landslides and heavy snowfall. However, the highway will remain closed for heavy traffic until the road is fully cleared.
According to police sources, the decision to reopen the highway for small vehicles was made after the National Highway Authority (NHA) and the district administration cleared the road of debris. However, due to the risk of further landslides, heavy traffic will not be allowed to ply the highway until the road is fully cleared.
The KKH was closed on Saturday due to heavy snowfall and landslides, which blocked the road at several points. Over 2,000 vehicles were stranded on the highway, with passengers facing severe difficulties due to the lack of food and shelter.
The district administration and NHA have dispatched machinery to clear the road, and work is underway to restore the highway. On the other hand, the people of Gilgit-Baltistan have appealed to the government to take emergency measures to provide relief to the affected areas, as there is a risk of further landslides due to heavy rainfall..
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Shangla: Rescue 1122 Shangla Provides Emergency Services to 253 Incidents in February
Rescue 1122 Shangla provided emergency services to 253 incidents in February, including 14 road traffic accidents, 108 medical emergencies, 5 fire incidents, 2 gunshot wounds, and 6 vehicle recoveries. Additionally, 118 patients were transferred from various hospitals in Shangla to teaching hospitals.
According to the performance report for February, District Emergency Officer Rescue 1122 Shangla, Engineer Malik Sher Dil Khan, directed the rescue team to remain vigilant and take immediate action. He emphasized that the purpose of Rescue 1122 is to provide humanitarian services around the clock.
The control room received 12,460 calls, including 10,169 non-emergency calls, 2,156 dropped calls, and 253 emergency calls. Rescue 1122 Shangla is operating under the directives of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government and the Director-General, providing services to the public 24/7.
The people of Shangla can avail themselves of Rescue 1122’s services by calling the toll-free number 1122 in case of any emergency.
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Shangla: Shangla Plunged into Darkness for Third Consecutive Day
The people of Shangla are facing severe difficulties due to the prolonged power outage, which has entered its third day. Despite the restoration of electricity in some areas on Tuesday morning, the power supply remains inconsistent, with frequent load shedding and power outages.
The power outage occurred due to heavy rain and snowfall on Saturday night, which damaged the power infrastructure. The Pesco authorities had stated that work could not be done due to the ongoing rain and snowfall.
On Tuesday, the weather remained cloudy, and the Pesco authorities restored power to the Alpuri feeder in the evening. However, the power outages continued, prompting severe protests from local residents and traders.
The frequent power outages have become a norm in Shangla, causing significant disruptions to businesses and daily life. The local economy is heavily reliant on electricity, and the power outages have resulted in significant losses for traders and shopkeepers.
The residents of Shangla are demanding that the government provide them with affordable and reliable electricity from the Khan Khwar hydropower project, which is located in the district. The project has the capacity to generate 72 MW of electricity, but the local residents are not receiving the benefits they were promised.
The power crisis in Shangla has become a chronic issue, particularly during the winter months. The prolonged power outages have made life miserable for the local residents, who are demanding immediate action from the government to resolve the issue..
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Shangla: Renowned Dental Surgeon’s Sister Passes Away
Shangla: The sister of a well-known dental surgeon, Dr. Maaz, passed away. The deceased was laid to rest in Lilonai Khwarakale on Tuesday after funeral prayers.
The deceased was the wife of Rahim Shah. A collective prayer was held at the Shangla Press Club in Alpuri for the departed soul, and condolences were offered to the bereaved family. May the departed soul rest in peace.
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Shangla: Saeed Jan’s Wife Passes Away in Alpuri
Shangla: The wife of Saeed Jan, also known as Sieri, passed away. She was laid to rest in the Civil Colony, Alpuri, after funeral prayers on Tuesday.
The deceased was the mother of Wasim Sajjad and Muhammad Ibrahim, and the sister of Naib Tehsildar Basham Alam Sher, Assistant to DHO Muhammad Sher Ali Khan, Monitoring Driver Haji Jan Sher, Patwari Muhammad Suleman, and Driver Ismail. She was also the wife of Iqbal Hussain, an employee of the DHQ Hospital in Alpuri. A collective prayer is being held at the Jamia Masjid in Alpuri for the departed soul, and condolences are being offered to the bereaved family..
