Murree Entry Banned Amid Heavy Snowfall | 9 AM Tamasha News | 24 Jan 2026

Winter Emergency: Murree & Galiyat ENTRY BAN: Authorities have imposed a complete ban on the entry of tourists into Murree after a massive snowstorm left over 5,000 vehicles stranded. Murree has received over 15 inches of snow in the last 24 hours, with visibility dropping to near zero. ROADS CLOSED: The Murree Expressway (N-75) and the Abbottabad-Galiyat-Murree Road are closed to general traffic. Heavy machinery is working to clear link roads, while authorities warn of life-threatening conditions due to black ice and intense winds. RESCUE OPS: A major rescue operation is underway in the Tirah Valley and Murree to evacuate hundreds of stranded travelers. Nine people, including children, have tragically lost their lives due to an avalanche in Chitral. 📝 The Gul Plaza Tragedy (Karachi) DEATH TOLL HITS 71: The search and rescue operation at Gul Plaza has entered its final hours, with the confirmed death toll rising to 71. Police Surgeon Dr. Summaiya Syed confirmed that post-mortems for all victims are complete, though dozens of bodies remain unidentified pending DNA results. STRUCTURE CONDEMNED: A technical committee from the SBCA has declared the entire building dangerous and recommended its demolition. The fire, which started in a flower shop, was reportedly worsened by a lack of functional fire safety systems. JUDICIAL INQUIRY: Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori has formally called for a judicial inquiry, promising that "those responsible for this criminal negligence will not be spared." 🪁 Cultural Revival: Basant 2026 THREE-DAY FESTIVAL: CM Maryam Nawaz has officially approved a government-sponsored Basant Festival from February 6–8, 2026. This marks the first organized return of the iconic festival in nearly 20 years. SAFETY FIRST: To prevent accidents, the government will provide free safety rods for 1 million motorcycles. Only cotton strings of nine threads are permitted, while metallic and chemical-coated strings are strictly banned, carrying a penalty of up to 5 years in prison. 📈 Economy: IMF Praise "MAN OF HIS WORD": IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva praised PM Shehbaz Sharif at Davos, calling him a "man of his word" and stating that Pakistan’s "seriously embraced" reforms are already yielding fruits. STABILIZATION: Georgieva noted that budget discipline is finally bringing resources that can be deployed to improve lives, though she stressed the need for continued momentum on tax and power sector reforms. #MurreeSnowfall #RescueOperation #Basant2026 #MaryamNawaz #IMFPakistan #ShehbazSharif #GulPlazaTragedy #KarachiFire #WeatherAlert #BreakingNews #Jan24_2026