{
  "id": 15608803,
  "title": "Popular Tourist Areas to Get Upgraded Hiking Trails",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/19/popular-tourist-areas-to-get-upgraded-hiking-trails",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-19T13:17:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/10/19/popular-tourist-areas-to-get-upgraded-hiking-trails/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In Abbottabad, steps are being taken to restore and enhance hiking trails in regions like Galiyat, Baragali, and Thandiani. The aim is to boost tourism and improve recreational amenities for tourists visiting these areas. Deputy Commissioner Hameedullah Khan has instructed relevant departments to expedite the identification, restoration, and development of hiking trails in these locations. He has also asked the Abbottabad Tehsil Municipal Administration to solicit bids for surveying, drone mapping, and topographical mapping of ten trails that have been previously identified. Once these bids are received, they will be evaluated for further consideration. The Forest Department has been directed to submit PC-I documents for four trails that have been approved. In parallel, the Galiyat Development Authority (GDA) has been asked to expedite approved development projects and commence work once the tendering process is finalized.",
  "summary": "Authorities in Abbottabad are moving to restore and improve hiking trails in Galiyat, Baragali, and Thandiani to promote tourism and … Read More The post Popular Tourist Areas to Get Upgraded Hiking Trails appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}