Growing frustration among local business owners and tourists over the prolonged closure of the famous Pipeline Track in Ayubia National Park has led to serious allegations, with the local community questioning whether the ongoing uncontrolled fires are being used by authorities as a pretext to cover up illegal timber transportation.
This public discontent follows a failed assurance from the wildlife administration, which had claimed that the Donga Gali to Ayubia Chairlift Pipeline Track would be reopened for tourists within two days. This promise has not been fulfilled, as the route remains shrouded in smoke and inaccessible.
A few days ago, a SubDivisional Wildlife Officer had stated that the track’s gates were closed to ensure the safety of tourists, citing the need for repairs and removal of stones. However, the area remains closed due to visible fire and smoke.
Frustrated local stakeholders and visiting tourists are now demanding a formal inquiry into the recurring fire incidents. They have appealed to the Commissioner Hazara, Deputy Commissioner Abbottabad, Chief Conservator Wildlife Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and senior officials of the Forest Department to launch a thorough investigation.
The repeated fires in the park are causing severe damage to the region’s forests and wildlife, raising serious environmental concerns.
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City News [Public Safety, Government] Order for Indiscriminate Action in Okara Against Overspeeding, Helmetless Biking, Overloading, OneWheeling
Okara: The Okara district administration, citing the unacceptable loss of human lives resulting from traffic law violations, has announced strict and indiscriminate action against violators, with officials vowing that the situation will not be tolerated under any circumstances.
This directive was issued today by Additional Deputy Commissioner General Ahmed Salim Chishti following a comprehensive meeting of the District Accident Review Committee. The meeting was attended by officers from all relevant departments, who gave a detailed briefing on the causes, reasons, and potential safety strategies for road accidents.
Mr. Chishti specifically ordered strict action against offenses such as speeding, riding motorcycles without a helmet, overloading vehicles, the dangerous act of onewheeling, and driving without a license.
Furthermore, the traffic police and relevant agencies have been tasked with identifying hazardous locations or “accident hotspots” and implementing immediate safety measures. The directive also includes making public awareness campaigns more effective and ensuring strict enforcement of existing traffic regulations.
To ensure internal accountability, the Additional Deputy Commissioner also warned that disciplinary action will be initiated against any official found guilty of negligence or dereliction of their duties, reinforcing the administration’s commitment to protecting the lives and property of citizens.