The Karakoram Highway has been opened for all types of traffic after being blocked at 25 points between Tatta Pani and Goner Form in Diamer district. Efforts are underway to restore traffic between Gilgit and Skardu, Gilgit-Astore as well. A day earlier, thousands of tourists and locals including women and children were stranded following the closure of Karakoram Highway after a heavy landslide. Following the heavy landslide at Tatta Pani spot of the highway, ground connection from Chilas to Gilgit was suspended, causing troubles to the locals and touring people. The delay in the clearance of the highway created a shortage of food and other facilities to the passengers.

Source: Pakistan Today June 13, 2019 16:26 UTC