CHITRAL: A datsun coming to the Chitral town from Mastuj fell into a ravine near Koghuzi on Saturday. As a result, the driver of the vehicle died on the spot. He was identified as Junaid Sharif, son of Muhammad Sharif, a resident of Drosh. Local people retrieved the vehicle from the ravine at Mashkeli while […]
CHITRAL: Scores of professional beggars were sent back to their native districts on the direction of the district police officer Ikramullah Khan, said a spokesman on Friday. With the arrival of the holy month of Ramazan every year, a large number of beggars arrive in Chitral from down districts. The beggars arriving in Chitral city
Irshadullah Khan CHITRAL: District Police Officer (DPO) Lower Chitral Ikramullah inaugurated Ababil Police Squad. The establishment of the squad will further strengthen police action against anti-social elements and all those involved in street crimes, the police said in a statement. The special force will play a leading role in maintaining peace throughout the district by
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Gul Hamaad Farooqi CHITRAL: The recent 6.8 magnitude earthquake triggered landslides and rockfalls from mountains blocking roads in different parts of Chitral. The earthquake was followed by heavy rains bringing down more debris and stones on the roads. The National Highway Authority (NHA) mobilized its machines and staff to clear the roads. NHA Assistant Director
Press release CHITRAL: Shahzada Riazuddin has been appointed as Vice Captain of Imran Tigers for district Lower Chitral. In this regard, a ceremony was held here which was attended by Shahid Ahmad, Captain Imran Tigers, Jamshid Ahmad, Chairman tehsil council Thorkhow and Mulkhow, Muhammad Amin, Amir Ali, Muhammad Sultan Sher, Salahuddin Janii, Sher Jahan Sahil,
CHITRAL: The Lower Chitral police have stated that it busted a gang involved in house and shop burglaries by arresting three of its members. The police said it had received complaints about thefts in a house at Xang Bazaar and a shop in Bakamak. Acting on the complaints, the station house officer (SHO) City Munirul
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CHITRAL: A four-day Chitral festival was on Wednesday inaugurated by district administration officials in the town. A large number of people witnessed the inaugural ceremony at the parade ground. Teams from different areas and departments are taking part in cricket, volleyball and football matches. Various cultural and musical events are also being organized. Opening the
Gul Hamaad Farooqi CHITRAL: The only basic health unit (BHU) of Kalash valley located at Bumburate was handed over a well equipped ambulance with modern facilities by the World Health Organisation (WHO). The BHU Bumburate was gifted an ambulance by a minority member of National Assembly two decades ago, but due to lack of maintenance
CHITRAL: Hornady Stephen Douglas, an American, hunted a Kashmir markhor at the Gahiret Community Managed Game Reserve in Lower Chitral. The size of the left horn of the markhor was 37.5 inches while the right horn measured 38 inches. The age of the markhor was eight years, said the wildlife division. The community participation in
ISLAMABAD: A non-governmental organization (NGO) based in Kalash valley has won a grant of Rs13.4 million from the Japanese government for its development schemes. The government of Japan has decided to provide a grant assistance equivalent to about Rs76.4 million to five NGO development projects in Pakistan. One of the five NGOs is Rumbur Development
