{
  "id": 5300651,
  "title": "Battagram Chairlift Rescue Documentary Set to Hit Pakistani Cinemas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/03/battagram-chairlift-rescue-documentary-set-to-hit-pakistani-cinemas",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-03T09:20:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/03/battagram-chairlift-rescue-documentary-set-to-hit-pakistani-cinemas/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A documentary titled \"Hanging By A Wire\" is set to be released in Pakistani cinemas, chronicling the remarkable 2023 chairlift rescue in Battagram. The film, produced, directed, and written by M Ali Naqvi, seeks to bring the story of the region's local heroes to a global audience. It sheds light on the challenges faced by residents due to underdevelopment and poor infrastructure, particularly the reliance on chairlifts for transportation, especially for children attending school. Much of the documentary is composed of original footage captured during the rescue operation, including drone footage and footage from residents. The film has already gained attention at international film festivals and in cinemas in the UK and the US. On August 23, 2023, a chairlift in Battagram’s Allai Valley suffered a cable failure, leaving eight people suspended nearly 900 feet above the ground. Initially, one person was rescued by a Pakistan Army helicopter, and later, Zipline experts Ali Swati and Sahib Khan joined the rescue efforts. After a 12-hour rescue operation, all eight individuals were safely brought to the ground.",
  "summary": "The dramatic rescue of eight people trapped in a chairlift nearly 900 feet above the ground in Battagram is now … Read More The post Battagram Chairlift Rescue Documentary Set to Hit Pakistani Cinemas 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."
}