ISLAMABAD: Authorities have established 13 facilitation centers for tourists in the Pakistani hill station of Murree, the Punjab Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) said on Sunday, amid continuing rain and snowfall in the resort town.
The development comes after the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) urged authorities to take precautionary measures and advised travelers to exercise caution while traveling to hilly areas, with cold weather and smog expected to grip several parts of the country this week.
The Punjab PDMA said on Sunday that rain and snowfall were likely to continue in Murree over the next 24 hours, which could affect the flow of traffic on roads in and around the resort town.
“The [Murree] administration must remain alert and there should be no negligence,” Punjab PDMA Director-General Irfan Ali Kathia said in a statement.
“Snow should be cleared from roads through heavy machinery and the flow of traffic must be ensured.”
In Jan. 2022, 22 snow tourists died in their vehicles trapped by heavy snowfall and traffic snarl-ups in the resort town.
Kathia requested tourists to check the weather conditions before setting out on their journey and to exercise caution.
“Efforts are being made to ensure that no untoward incident occurs,” he added.
Authorities set up tourist facilitation centers amid snowfall in Pakistani resort town of Murree
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Authorities set up tourist facilitation centers amid snowfall in Pakistani resort town of Murree
- Official advises citizens to take precautionary measures and avoid unnecessary travel
- In 2022, 22 people died in their vehicles trapped by heavy snowfall, snarl-ups in Murree
Cricket, travel, entertainment dominate Pakistan’s TikTok searches in 2025
- TikTok releases annual review of most searched items in Pakistan ranging from sports to movies and music
- Pakistan cricketer Babar Azam’s century was the most searched moment on TikTok this year, reveals platform
ISLAMABAD: TikTok this week released its annual review of the most searched topics in Pakistan in 2025, with travel, food, sports and entertainment driving digital searches, the video platform said.
In a press release, TikTok said its search patterns depicted that people use the platform as a “discovery tool for real life” where they explore destinations and find relatable guidance from influencers on various topics.
“Whether it’s tracking the latest cricket moment, planning a weekend trip, learning something new, or checking reviews before buying, Pakistanis are turning to TikTok to make everyday decisions,” Umais Naveed, content operations lead South Asia at TikTok, said in a statement on Wednesday.
According to TikTok, among places, the most searched were Islamabad, Altit Fort in Hunza, Chenab River and Pakistani cities of Lahore and Karachi.
In the “Most Searched News and Moments” category, former Pakistan captain Babar Azam’s century against Sri Lanka dominated the searches, followed by Pakistan’s cricket matches against South Africa and Sri Lanka. “Floods” was also a popular search item in this category.
“Jhol,” a Pakistani song by singers Maanu and Annural Khalid dominated the category of “Most Searched Soundtracks” while “Supreme” by Indian artist Shubh and “Pal Pal” by Afusic were also among the most searched songs this year.
“Lava burger” and “Dubai Chocolate” were among the most searched food items this year on TikTok while Azam was the most searched sportsperson in the country, followed by Indian cricketer Abhishek Sharma.
Alina Amir, Jannat Mirza, Khizar Umer and Kanwal Aftab were among the most searched TikTok creators in 2025 while Imran Ashraf, Fahad Mustafa and Mahira Khan were among the most searched celebrities on the social media platform.
TikTok said searches linked to the hashtag #TravelTok increased by 53 percent this year while those with #FoodTok rose by 52 percent. Another popular hashtag #StudyTok searches were up by 60 percent while #FitnessTok recorded the largest jump of the year, growing by 66 percent year-on-year.
“TikTok remains committed to supporting a vibrant creative community in Pakistan and to making discoveries simpler, more joyful, and more meaningful for everyone who comes to TikTok to find their next inspiration,” the platform said.
