KKH closed | Pakistan - Lonely Planet Forum

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Sat, 16 Nov 2013 16:25:54 +0000

Hi,

According to media reports, Karakorum highway has been closed by the authorities for some indefinite period,

So travelers on KKH should plan according to that.

Bon voyage,

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Sun, 17 Nov 2013 11:52:22 +0000

Well, that's going to kill what's left of the tourism industry in Pakistan.

By the way, Imran -- what is the current expected date for the completion of the roadworks on the KKH?

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Sun, 17 Nov 2013 14:11:40 +0000

According to officials it'd take 1 more year.

Edited by: chitralimran

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Sun, 24 Nov 2013 11:49:37 +0000

Which area is closed?

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Sun, 24 Nov 2013 16:20:27 +0000

Indus Kohistan portion along with Chilas.

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Sun, 24 Nov 2013 22:20:29 +0000

Why is it closed?

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Mon, 25 Nov 2013 02:29:32 +0000

and how long ?

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Mon, 25 Nov 2013 02:49:10 +0000

the length is known >> “According to officials it'd take 1 more year.”

the why would be interesting, even helpful.

road works?

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Mon, 25 Nov 2013 06:03:46 +0000

How can they close this to all traffic? Doesnt the economy depend on it for trade. supplies and transport?

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Mon, 25 Nov 2013 16:10:38 +0000

old_india_hand
some troubles and protests reported on KKH .
It's some 865 Km from Islamabad to Khunjerab pass .

funfareplayer
indefinite period

avsfan
not much as long as the barrier of lake is there
most of the trade is done through port of Karachi

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