Window to Gilgit-Baltistan Date of Publication, July 7,2024 By Syed Shamsuddin The majestic Karakoram Highway (KKH) stands as a monumental testament to the enduring friendship and unparalleled ingenuity, bravery, and dedication of Pakistani and Chinese engineers. Celebrated as the Eighth Wonder of the World, this grand project was realized in 1978 through the steadfast collaboration of Chinese and Pakistani engineers. It fulfilled the long-cherished dream of establishing an all-weather link between the two nations, exemplifying their enduring camaraderie. The project's completion came at a great cost, with both sides enduring significant losses of human life. Constructed in two distinct phases from 1966 to 1978, the Karakoram Highway stretches 613 kilometers, connecting Khunjerab on the China-Pakistan border in the north to the Thakot Bridge, now known as the Youyi Bridge, in Pakistan's south. This engineering marvel remains a symbol of remarkable achievement and resilie
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