Swat | ReNews Pakistan
The Swat District Administration, in coordination with the Swat Development Authority (SDA), has sealed several illegally operated zipline facilities at some of the district's most visited tourist destinations after inspections revealed that the operators were functioning without the mandatory No Objection Certificates (NoCs).
The enforcement action was carried out during a joint inspection campaign across key tourist locations, including Mahodand Lake, Saifullah Lake, Chashma Shafa Aabshar and other recreational sites known for attracting large numbers of domestic and international visitors during the peak tourism season.
According to officials, the inspection teams found that multiple zipline operators had established and were operating adventure tourism facilities without obtaining the legally required approvals from the relevant authorities. The absence of valid NoCs and regulatory clearances prompted officials to immediately seal the installations to prevent further public use.
The district administration stated that the move forms part of a wider initiative to strengthen oversight of adventure tourism activities and ensure that all recreational facilities operating in Swat comply with applicable legal, technical and public safety requirements.
Authorities have instructed the affected operators not to resume operations until they obtain all mandatory permissions and demonstrate full compliance with the prescribed safety, security and operational standards. Officials emphasized that protecting the lives of tourists remains the government's foremost priority and that no commercial adventure activity will be permitted to operate without meeting regulatory requirements.
The administration further noted that inspections of tourism-related facilities will continue across the district to identify unauthorized operations and ensure that adventure tourism develops in a safe, regulated and sustainable manner. Officials warned that strict legal action will be taken against operators found violating government regulations or compromising public safety.

Swat: [ReNews Pakistan]
The reconstruction work on the flood affected N 95 Kalam Road in Swat is expected to begin within the next 90 days, the National Assembly was informed on Wednesday.
The matter was raised through a calling attention notice moved by MNA Amjad Ali Khan, who drew the House’s attention towards delays in the rehabilitation of the important road link damaged during the devastating floods of 2022.
Responding to the notice, the parliamentary secretary informed the National Assembly that the government had already approved Rs 415 million for the reconstruction and repair of the N 95 Kalam Road. He said the project was being processed to ensure that practical work could start within the announced timeframe.
The House was further informed that an additional amount of Rs 276 million had also been allocated for the project. Besides this, another Rs 950 million has been proposed in the upcoming budget to support the completion of the road’s rehabilitation work.
The N 95 Kalam Road is considered a vital route for local residents, tourism, trade, and access to upper parts of Swat, including Kalam and surrounding areas. Its damage during the 2022 floods severely affected mobility, local economic activity, and tourism-related businesses in the region.
Lawmakers stressed the need for timely reconstruction of the road, saying the delay had continued to create serious difficulties for residents, transporters, and visitors. The government assured the House that the project would be taken forward on priority and that work would begin within the next three months.