Ban on New Construction Near Hunza Lakes Urged

Hotels face construction ban as environmental concerns rise in Hunza

GILGIT   -  The Gilgit-Baltistan Environmental Protection Department has recommended a five-year ban on the construction and expansion of hotels, motels,

Ban on new construction near Hunza lakes urged

The Gilgit-Baltistan Environmental Protection Department has recommended a five year ban on the construction and expansion of hotels, motels and commercial residences around Hunza's three iconic lakes – Attabad, Doiker and Borit – because of escalating environmental pollution risks. The department said in its latest report that unplanned and unregulated hotel construction, inadequate sewage systems and the widespread use of diesel generators are…

GB imposes ban on new construction near Hunza Lake, ecologically sensitive sites

Gilgit-Baltistan bans hotel construction near lakes, rivers - Islamabad Post

Gilgit-Baltistan, JUL 15: Authorities in Gilgit-Baltistan have imposed a ban on the construction of hotels near major tourist sites, especially around natural lakes and riverbanks, to protect the region’s fragile environment. The region attracts a large number of domestic and international tourists each year to its scenic valleys, lakes, waterfalls, and streams. However, the increasing influx of tourists has led to a surge in unregulated constru…

New Hunza Hotel Construction Banned Near Hunza’s Lakes

Authorities in Gilgit-Baltistan have issued a complete ban on the construction of new hotels near Hunza’s three major lakes. The Hunza hotel ban also applies to expansion projects of existing hotels in the surrounding area. The decision aims to protect the region’s fragile ecosystem from overdevelopment and environmental harm. According to officials, the move responds to the growing pressure tourism has placed on natural resources, particularly …

GB Environment Agency Proposes 5-Year Ban on Hotel Construction Near Hunza Lakes to Curb Pollution

The Gilgit-Baltistan Environmental Protection Agency (GB-EPA) has recommended a five-year ban on new hotel construction and expansion near some of the region’s most sensitive ecological areas, including Attabad Lake, Duiker, and Borith Lake. This move comes amid growing concerns over pollution caused by hotels, which the agency says is contributing to the spread of dangerous diseases such as typhoid, dysentery, and hepatitis. According to the GB…