Jamshed Ahmed
BOONI: The committee organizing the annual Kaghlasht festival in Upper Chitral discussed arrangements for the event at a meeting here.
The festival is slated to be held from April 17, but the date will be confirmed and announced on April 10 keeping in view the weather conditions.
The meeting chaired by Mukhtar Lal decided that the festival this year will include a mix of traditional and contemporary sports.
A dedicated committee for polo matches was also formed with Jameel Lal as its head. Literary events, poetry recitals, and cultural performances will also be integrated into the festival programme.
Addressing the participants, Mukhtar Lal called upon local authorities, law enforcement agencies and the community to extend their full cooperation in facilitating the event.
The proposed start date for the festival is April 17, subject to weather conditions. The final decision will be made during the committee’s next meeting, scheduled for April 10, following a telephonic consultation with committee Chairman Sikandarul Mulk.
The committee members later visited the festival venue where traffic police in-charge Attaur Rehman briefed them on traffic management plan, which includes separate routes for incoming and outgoing traffic to ensure a smooth and safe flow for tourists and attendees.
