Lowari tunnel modification - Letter

This refers to news item “Lowari as road tunnel under consideration” which contains proposals presented by PPP leader Wg Cdr (R) Fardad Ali Shah to the Federal Minister for communication Dr. Arbab Alamgir Khan about the Lowari road tunnel instead of railway network. We appreciate the recommendations put forward by Wg Cdr ( R) Fardad Ali Shah keeping in view the best interests of the people of Chitral and to make effective use of the Lowari Tunnel. We share the views with Fardad Ali Shah that how can a sophisticated railway system be expected to be operated efficiently in this remote place of our country. Keeping in view the past poor performance of our railway system many experts in the relevant field have already expressed their reservations about the successful operation of the proposed railway system through the tunnel. Now the Wg Cdr (R) has taken a positive initiative in trying to persuade the concerned high authorities to modify the proposed Lowari Rail Tunnel into a road tunnel on right time. The federal minister for communication Arbab Alamgir Khan also agrees with the changed proposals, which shows the possibility of modification in the said design of the tunnel.


The meeting shows that both dignitaries take keen interest in the successful launch of the Lowari Tunnel. That is why they are in favour of the effective utilization of the resources to be used now and in future.

After taking all the technicalities in mind, the said proposal presented by Wg Cdr (R) Fardad Ali Shah should be given due consideration by all the stake holders of the Lowari Rail Tunnel to in the best interest of Chitral.



Bashir Hussain Azad,

Chitral.