ISLAMABAD: Even in this extremely cold weather, the Frontier Works Organization (FWO) is busy clearing roads. They are doing this for the common public and for trade activities.
Khunjerab Top one of the most important roads between China and Pakistan which is located 15,397 feet above has also been cleared.
The teams of FWO are clearing the snow with the help of clearance machinery. The Karakoram Highway is clear and can be used to travel due to the efforts of FWO. It is pertinent to note that the temperature at Karakoram highway is minus 20 degrees centigrade.
To keep the traffic moving, heavy machinery is being used to remove snow from roads timely from roads.
Keeping the roads open in such extreme cold weather is the proof of FWO’s professional competence, tireless effort and national commitment.
It is very important to keep these roads open. Not just for the common people but also Pakistan-China trade. The roads need to be cleared for the trade to take place smoothly.
The Karakoram highway might be the most important road in Pakistan. Often dubbed as the eighth wonder of the world, it is a crucial economic lifeline for Pakistan. It links Pakistan to China and boosts regional trade. It also integrates northern areas with the rest of the country.
The road is also important for socio-economic development of Gilgit-Baltistan. It strengthens Sino-Pak relations and reduced transport costs.
The highway works as a trade corridor connecting Pakistan’s northern areas with China Xinjiang region. It facilitates regional trade and also opens access to Arabian Sea for China.
The highway also helps integrate the remote north of Pakistan with the national economy. It significantly reduces transport costs and creates new income sources.
The highway is also a key component of China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). Making the highway vital for the broader Belt and Road Initiative.
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