The Harno River, together with the Daur river, is one of the principal watercourses of Abbottabad District in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan.[1]
Illegal construction in and along the river, as well as unauthorised mining on its banks, has disrupted the natural flow of water.[2] In 2025, several structures along the river were demolished during an anti-encroachment operation carried out by the district administration.[3]
Formerly a popular tourist and picnic destination, the area 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) northeast of Abbottabad has faced increasing pollution, leading to the degradation of its natural environment.[4][5]
References
- ^ Ul Hassan, Nawaz; Mahmood, Qaisar; Waseem, Amir; Irshad, Muhammad; Faridullah; Pervez, Arshad (2013). "Assessment of Heavy Metals in Wheat Plants Irrigated with Contaminated Wastewater". Polish Journal of Environmental Studies, Politics, Economy, and Industry. 22 (1): 116. Islamabad, Pakistan: Department of Chemistry, Quaid-i-Azam University. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Anti-encroachment drive continues across KP". www.dawn.com. Dawn. 4 July 2025. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ Naqvi, Syed Kosar (13 October 2025). "2nd anti-encroachment drive along Harno River termed unjust". www.thenews.com.pk. The News International. Retrieved 8 November 2025.
- ^ "Galyat Broschure". Pakistan Tourism Development Corporation. Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Retrieved 7 November 2025.
- ^ Ayub, Zubair (12 August 2025). "Waste overwhelms tourist spot". tribune.com.pk. The Express Tribune. Retrieved 8 November 2025.