Heavy snowfall has stranded passengers and cargo vehicles at Khunjerab Pass on the Pakistan-China border, according to reports. Snow and ice made the Karakoram Highway hazardous, with several vehicles and dozens of cargo containers stuck for hours.

Snowfall continued on Friday, November 13, with approximately four inches of snow recorded at Khunjerab Top. Three cargo containers skidded off the highway, and a Chinese container truck overturned after losing control on the snow-covered road. Local rescuers helped recover the driver of the overturned truck.

Tourism minister Naiknaam Karim was among those stranded, and he urged FWO to deploy equipment for snow clearance. Authorities advised avoiding unnecessary travel to Khunjerab. Meanwhile, Ghizer-Shandur Road was blocked by a landslide, further complicating movement in the area.

The snowfall affected both sides of the Pakistan-China border, with stranded passengers complaining about the lack of road clearance. The Karakoram Highway, which is at an elevation of more than 15,000 feet, remains a challenging route during heavy snowfall.