Aqib Ullah There’s a popular song in Khowar: ‘Ma gilasa oogh tip no ko boyan‘, which translates to ‘Why isn’t the water in my glass filling up?’ Now, it seems to me that the above-mentioned song has been written for the blue-eyed crow of English paper setters. Matric board exams started two days ago after […]
Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar Chitral) Have we, hailing from lower Chitral, ever pondered why the people of upper Chitral, mostly from Torkhow, Rech, Mestuj, etc., excel in every field? We cannot deny the reality that 80 to 90 percent of students passing CSS, PMS, or any exams above BPS 17 are from upper Chitral. Wherever you
Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar Chitral) The month was May of 2023 when I decided to appear in the CSS exam, and here the story begins. The preparation for CSS starts from scratch. Completing the syllabus of 12 papers seemed impossible at the time because it was too lengthy. Once the decision is made, there is
Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar Chitral) Sometimes, when I sit to think about the life of this person, I feel shocked and surprised. From the outset, the person has been bestowed with the blessings of Allah. He has seen much success in life; even when he retired from cricket, the president of that time appealed to him
Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar Chitral) Spending money on poor people to serve humanity is not worthy of criticism, but when it\’s done to buy them and undermine their self-respect, then it becomes a significant social issue. We are taught in schools, mosques, and other institutions that nothing is greater than a person\’s dignity and that it\’s
Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar Chitral) The climatic conditions in Pakistan are deteriorating day by day. Gone are the days when climate change was merely a concern for urban areas. Climate change, the rapidly rising impact of this serpent is felt in every corner of the country, obscuring distinctions between winter and summer zones. Traditionally, January and
Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar, Chitral) Chitral, a place with gigantic mountains, breathtaking views and a national park where the country\’s national animal, the Markhor, is preserved, has become a hotbed of suicide. The literacy rate in this far-flung area of Pakistan is exceptionally high. Every year, myriad students from this place pass competitive exams to serve
Aqibullah (Jangbazar Chitral) As we know, the Election Commission of Pakistan has announced the election date. This opportunity, to cast votes for the right candidates who can be instrumental in solving the issues faced by people nowadays, should not be taken for granted. Before casting our votes and blindly following politicians who only know how
Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar Chitral) When I left the examination hall after attempting my last paper of master\’s, I received a call from my life saver asking, \”Have you completed your education?\” He inquired, and I replied, \”Yes.\” His response was, \”No, actually, your real exams start today because you\’ve entered the examination hall, which
Aqibullah, Chitral Whenever I hear news of discovering a dead body from the Chitral River, I cannot help but think about the very first person who had used this blessing of God to kill himself. Chitral River has become a graveyard. In other countries, river water is used for irrigation and many other useful purposes.
