All the individuals stranded on a malfunctioning cable car in the mountains of Pakistan have been successfully rescued, as confirmed by the country’s caretaker prime minister. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar expressed relief at the safe rescue of the seven schoolchildren and one adult who were left hanging 900 feet above the ground. The cable car, regularly used by local children to travel to school, broke down in the Battagram district of Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa Province. The cause of the malfunction remains unclear. The Pakistani military utilized helicopters in the rescue operation, but due to unfavorable lighting conditions, they had to resort to using a second, smaller cable car. Footage on social media captured the moment one passenger was lifted to safety by a helicopter. Family members of the stranded individuals could do nothing but watch as the rescue unfolded. The incident serves as a reminder of the region’s need for infrastructural development, particularly in terms of healthcare and transportation, given its history of natural disasters. There is a significant distance between the villages and the nearest hospital and high school, resulting in difficulties for pregnant women and the sick. However, approximately five years ago, engineers built a cable car, significantly reducing the travel time for students. In response to this incident, Kakar has directed authorities to conduct safety inspections on all private chairlifts to ensure their safe operation.
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