In a major relief for tourists and transporters, Pakistan has successfully restored its northern road network, including the strategic Karakoram Highway (KKH), a vital lifeline under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), following widespread damage caused by recent torrential rains. The National Highway Authority (NHA) mobilized on an emergency footing, deploying heavy machinery and personnel around the clock to rehabilitate vital routes in Gilgit-Baltistan, Kaghan, Naran, and Skardu.

The rapid recovery effort has ensured the full resumption of traffic across all major arteries, particularly the KKH which links Pakistan with China’s Xinjiang province.Despite the scale of destruction caused by landslides and road washouts, the NHA completed over 90 percent of the rehabilitation work within days. Roads such as N-15 through Kaghan and Naran were reopened earlier, facilitating smooth movement of both tourists and freight carriers, Gwadar Pro reported on Thursday.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP) — Pak-China