Mansehra police have confiscated the region’s first hot air balloon and its equipment, citing the absence of a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from the local administration. Authorities raised safety concerns over operating the unauthorized balloon.
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Notably, Pakistan’s first hot air balloon was launched on December 24 at Balakot, a historic site in Mansehra.