Mansehra District News and Real Estate Updates

Mansehra : ReNews Pakistan
The Mansehra district administration has directed the Kaghan Development Authority to accelerate restoration work on the Saiful Muluk Road after a section of the important tourist route was washed away by flash floods, cutting off direct access between Naran and Saiful Muluk Lake.
The road was closed to traffic after cloudburst-triggered flooding damaged part of the route last week, leaving it unsafe for public travel. The disruption affected one of the most heavily visited tourist corridors in the Kaghan Valley at a time when tourism activity in the region is at its seasonal peak.
According to an order issued by the deputy commissioner, a team of revenue officials led by the assistant commissioner on special duty inspected the affected section of the road and concluded that it was not safe for vehicular movement.
Following the inspection, the district administration instructed the Kaghan Development Authority to immediately deploy heavy machinery, begin repair and clearance work on a priority basis and make all possible efforts to reopen the route at the earliest.
Officials said the restoration of the road was essential not only for ensuring safe travel but also for reviving tourism and commercial activity around Saiful Muluk Lake, one of the most popular tourist destinations in northern Pakistan.
The route was closed after flash floods caused extensive damage to the road infrastructure. Before the closure, around 200 jeeps carrying stranded tourists were safely evacuated on July 30, preventing a potentially serious emergency.
The district administration noted that thousands of visitors travel to Saiful Muluk Lake during the summer season and that prolonged closure of the road could have a significant impact on local tourism, transport services, hotels, restaurants, jeep operators and other businesses dependent on visitor activity.
Local traders and tourism stakeholders welcomed the decision to fast-track the reopening, saying that restoring access to the lake would help revive commercial activity and reduce losses suffered since the road was closed.
They also urged the authorities to ensure that repair work is carried out to adequate safety standards so that the route remains resilient against further rainfall, flooding and landslides during the ongoing monsoon season.
Saiful Muluk Road serves as the main access route from Naran to the high-altitude lake and is particularly important for local jeep operators and tourism-related businesses. Its early reopening is expected to restore visitor movement and provide relief to communities whose livelihoods depend heavily on seasonal tourism.

Naran : ReNews Pakistan
The district administration has temporarily prohibited tourists from visiting Lake Saif ul Muluk after weather authorities warned of heavy monsoon rainfall, possible cloudbursts and an increased risk of flash flooding across Naran and other parts of Kaghan Valley. Officials said the precautionary measure has been taken to safeguard visitors as adverse weather conditions are expected to intensify in the coming days.
According to the district administration, the restriction was imposed on Friday on the recommendation of the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) and the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) following forecasts issued by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD). Travel to the popular high-altitude lake will remain suspended until further notice, with authorities stating that public safety remains the top priority.
Balakot Assistant Commissioner Hasrat Khan said the temporary ban was introduced as a preventive measure to minimise the risk to tourists visiting the mountainous region during the ongoing monsoon season. He noted that weather forecasts indicate the possibility of intense rainfall, cloudbursts and rapidly changing conditions that could make access routes hazardous.
Officials have placed Rescue 1122 teams and other relevant emergency departments on high alert throughout Kaghan Valley to ensure a swift response in case of any weather-related emergencies. Monitoring of vulnerable locations has also been intensified as authorities continue to assess the evolving weather situation.
The decision, however, has drawn concern from the local business community, which says the restriction could significantly affect the valley's tourism-driven economy during its peak season.
Hussan Deen, chairman of a traders' organisation in Kaghan Valley, urged the administration to review the decision, arguing that weather conditions in Naran remained stable and that travel to Lake Saif ul Muluk was not currently dangerous. He said emergency response teams were already deployed in the area and capable of handling any unforeseen situation.
He further stressed that businesses in Kaghan Valley rely heavily on a tourism season that lasts only three to four months each year. According to local traders, prolonged restrictions on access to major tourist attractions discourage visitors, reduce business activity and result in substantial financial losses for hotels, transport operators, restaurants and other tourism related enterprises.
Authorities have advised tourists to avoid unnecessary travel to vulnerable mountainous areas and to follow official weather advisories until conditions improve and the restriction is lifted.

Mansehra: [ReNews Pakistan]
Chief Minister of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi, on Wednesday inaugurated and performed groundbreaking ceremonies for 12 major development projects worth more than Rs 25 billion during a visit to Mansehra district, marking one of the province’s largest development initiatives for the region.
The comprehensive package is aimed at improving essential public services and accelerating socio-economic development in Mansehra, with a strong focus on clean drinking water, healthcare, education, sports facilities, and civic infrastructure.
Among the flagship initiatives announced was the Rs 18.5 billion Mansehra Gravity Flow Water Supply Scheme, expected to significantly improve access to clean drinking water for thousands of residents. Other major projects included the Rs 2 billion Institute of Allied Health Sciences, the Rs 1.8 billion Achhar Nala Dam, and the Rs1 billion upgradation project for Thakra Stadium.
The development package also included the upgradation of Basic Health Unit (BHU) Sandesar, establishment of a Rescue Station at Pano Dheri, inauguration of a Degree College for Boys, and the foundation stone laying ceremony for a modern Cath Lab facility aimed at strengthening healthcare services in the district.
In addition, land allocation for a public graveyard, the establishment of Kotkay Park, improvements to the Mansehra Water Supply Scheme, and the creation of Tehsil Tanawal were also announced as part of the broader development agenda.
Addressing a ceremony in Mansehra, the Chief Minister described the projects as a “gift for the people” and said they would bring visible improvements to daily life while integrating underdeveloped areas into the mainstream of progress.
He reiterated that balanced and inclusive development across all districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa remained the provincial government’s top priority, adding that public resources were being utilized transparently and fairly to ensure maximum public benefit.
Muhammad Sohail Khan Afridi said the government was committed to reforms in key sectors including health, education, drinking water, and sports, noting that development initiatives were being extended to remote and neglected areas of the province.
He further assured that all projects would be completed in line with merit, transparency, and quality standards to ensure long-term benefits for local communities.