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Fear defied

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 […]

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A short tribute to Khan

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

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Chitral\’s moral compass

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

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Snowless winter

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

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Chitral’s silent storm

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

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Before elections

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

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Importance of self study

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

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Woman from Koghuzi dead body recovered from river

River or graveyard?

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.

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We are poor people, aren\’t we?

Aqib Ullah, Jangbazar A minimum of 95 percent of the people in Chitral live a hand-to-mouth life. They do jobs to get monthly salaries and spend that income to fulfill their basic needs. This includes paying their children\’s fees and buying essential food supplies for a month. However, our priorities have always been to millionaires

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Put the veil of ignorance to see clearly

Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar, Chitral) The philosopher John Rawls suggests that we should imagine sitting behind a veil of ignorance that prevents us from knowing who we are and from identifying with our circumstances. By ignoring our circumstances, we can think more objectively about how societies should function. According to Rawls, approaching difficult issues through a

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