Minister Announces Tunnel Connecting Kaghan and Naran to Babusar Top: Federal Minister for Communications Abdul Aleem Khan has announced the construction of a tunnel connecting Kaghan and Naran to Babusar Top, aimed at improving transportation in the region. This project is part of a larger collaboration between Pakistan and China to enhance infrastructure.
Khan made the announcement during his visit to Beijing, where he met with China’s Minister of Transport, Li Xiaopeng, and discussed strengthening bilateral relations. Along with Pakistan’s Ambassador Khalil Hashmi, the leaders agreed on cooperation for four major projects, including the tunnel.
The proposed tunnel will play a key role in facilitating easier access between these mountainous regions. Other discussed projects include the ML-1, M-6, and M-9, all of which are crucial to upgrading Pakistan’s transportation system.
Khan also emphasized the importance of completing the “missing link” of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), highlighting the strategic benefits of these projects for both nations.