A documentary has been released on the Karakoram Highway, which connects Pakistan and China through land and is called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
The documentary titled 'Karakoram Highway: Wearman and Mountain Mate' has been produced by Dalrim Productions in association with Frontier Works Organization (WFO).
The documentary was aired on Pakistan Television (PTV) World on January 1, 2022, and was later released on the Pakistan Army Public Relations (ISPR) YouTube channel.
The documentary, which is less than 50 minutes long, shows scenes around the Karakoram Highway, which is set in the foothills of the mountains at an altitude of 4,000 feet above sea level.
The documentary also includes historical videos shot at the beginning of the construction of the Karakoram Highway, as well as interviews with engineers and experts working as construction workers on the road.
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The documentary also describes for the first time the accidents that occurred during the construction of the road called the Eighth Wonder of the World.
The documentary also shows host and writer Mustansir Hussain Tarar, along with officials and individuals who played a role in the construction of the highway, sharing memoranda.
The trailer of the documentary titled "Karakoram Highway: Wearman and Mountain Mate" was initially released by ISPR on 12 December 2021 and was announced to be released on 18 December 2021.
However, it was later announced to be aired on PTV on January 1, 2022 and now it has not only been aired on state TV but also online.