HATTIAN BALA (Kashmir English): Trade and tourism in Hattian Bala flourish after the Eid holidays. The streets of Jhelum Valley within the Hattian Bala district, Azad Jammu Kashmir (AJK), have renewed their flow of traffic. The local population is returning to their residence while business centers resume complete operational status.
Since the Eid holidays the roads of Hattian Bala are now more active than before. The quick implementation of road maintenance and cleansing operations has successfully removed most traffic problems. The Municipal Committee of Hattian Bala established a new bus terminal in November 2023, which enhanced transportation in the marketplace and brought greater convenience to passengers.
The Pakistan Army together with traffic police organized a traffic awareness campaign to teach people about both helmet safety and main traffic rules. The public greatly appreciated this initiative, which demonstrated marked success especially within Chanjari and Chakothi.
The markets experienced a substantial increase in business activity right after Eid. Local shop owners indicate that customer presence in markets was nearly nonexistent in the past yet customers have returned in full force. The market activity in Chanjari and Hattian Bala has generated a positive economic effect on the area.
The district administration performs regular market oversight to keep prices in check and maintain quality commercial transactions. The Assistant Commissioner of Hattian Bala executed measures to stop price inflaters in the Chanjari market during his recent market check. This initiative exists to enable citizens to purchase both high-quality items and competitive pricing.
The tourism sector has experienced elevated statistics during the period that followed Eid holidays. Tourism bookings experienced a notable increase during this season which brought benefits to the hospitality field according to hotel owners in the local area.
Local residents show appreciation for these actions and request the administration to proceed with more developments. The markets have regained their vibrant energy, which has brought back our business income, according to a shopkeeper in the area.
The opening of Eid, followed by better road conditions and traffic improvements, has motivated people to travel back to Hattian Bala. Organization has resumed its active business while tourist attractions are growing in popularity. The ongoing positive trends indicate that Hattian Bala will reestablish its previous spirit in future days.
