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Black Day at Thak Nala, Babusar Top: A Tragedy, A Wake-Up Call

By Syed Shams Uddin Today, July 22, stands as one of the darkest and most painful days in the recent memory of Gilgit-Baltistan and the nation at large. A tragic incident unfolded at Thak Nala near Babusar Top, transforming a journey of joy and exploration into an unspeakable calamity for the innocent tourists who had come to embrace the natural splendor and hospitality of our mountainous region. What was meant to be a celebration of Pakistan’s unparalleled beauty has become a national tragedy — a Black Day that will be remembered for the loss of precious lives, the suffering of survivors, and the haunting silence that now hangs over one of the most visited tourist corridors in the country. A Grieving Region Stands United The people of Gilgit-Baltistan are united in profound grief. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in this devastating event. May Allah, the Most Merciful, grant the departed eternal peace, and bestow upon the bereaved families s...