US EditionPakistan bans new hotel construction around tourist lakes
- Pakistan will implement a five-year ban on new hotel construction around its lakes, according to a government agency.
- Unregulated hotel building in Gilgit Baltistan has led to serious environmental concerns, with companies from outside the region causing resource strain.
- A viral video showed wastewater being dumped into Lake Attabad, prompting a $5,000 fine for the hotel involved.
- Khadim Hussain from the Gilgit Baltistan Environmental Protection Authority stated that excessive construction threatens natural beauty, which tourists seek.
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Pakistan has imposed a five-year ban on the construction of new hotels around beautiful lakes in the northern region. The decision comes in the wake of concerns over the rapid growth of unplanned construction and environmental degradation in Gilgit-Baltistan. “If we allow the construction of hotels to continue at the current pace, only a concrete jungle will remain here,” said Khadim Hussain, a senior officer at the Gilgit-Baltistan Environmenta…
No more new hotels near lakes in GB, says govt
The government has decided to stop the construction of new hotels near lakes in Gilgit-Baltistan (GB) for the next five years to protect the region’s natural beauty and environment. Gilgit-Baltistan is a popular tourist area with high mountains, glaciers, and beautiful lakes. But in recent years, too many hotels and guest houses have been built without proper planning. This has led to problems like water and electricity shortages and more pollut…
Pakistan has banned new hotel construction around tourist lakes in the country's north for five years. The decision was announced by officials highlighting the environmental damage caused by uncontrolled construction in the Gilgit-Baltistan region. Home to approximately 13,000 glaciers, Gilgit-Baltistan has the largest glacier density in the world outside the polar regions. The region, known for its steep mountains, historic Silk Road landscapes…
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