Link roads still blocked upcountry

KARACHI: Rain and snowfall in the upper parts of the country have stopped, however, the link roads are still blocked, causing immense difficulties to the commuters, Geo News reported Thursday.

Though the snowfall and rain have stopped in Gilgit-Baltistan, thick layers of snow are causing difficulties to the commuters in the upper parts of the country.

Life in famous tourists spots of Galyaat, Nathia Gali, Kaghan and Naraan in Hazara Division has come to a standstill as tourists are unable to return.

Residents of Kurram Agency are bound to buy woods for fuel on higher prices due to gas suspension that occurred after heavy snowfall.

The cold wave is continuing in Chaman, Pishin, Ziarat and other areas of Northern Balochistan after snow and rain.

Layers of snow could not be removed from main roads and highways of Azad Kashmir.