BOONI: Emergency Response Teams (ERTs) have been formed in three villages in Upper Chitral during a three-day training. The training, \”Restoring social services and climate resilience\” was jointly organized by HUJRA and the Pakistan Poverty Alleviation Fund (PPAF), aimed to build local preparedness and resilience against climate-induced disasters, says a statement by the DC office. […]
CHITRAL: Elected local government representatives from Garam Chashma have voiced strong concerns over the conduct of Deputy Commissioner (DC) Lower Chitral Mohsin Iqbal, calling for his transfer and a formal investigation into a recent incident. In a unanimously passed resolution, the representatives alleged that they visited the DC to discuss several pressing public issues affecting
BOONI: The growing threat of drug abuse took center stage during a meeting of the Public Liaison Committee held at Torkhow Police Station. Chaired by SDPO Molai Shah of Torkhow/Mulkhow Circle, the session was attended by police officials and community members. Participants expressed deep concern over the increasing use and distribution of drugs in the
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MASTUJ: A dispensary constructed in 2016 in the Sor Laspur village of Upper Chitral is still nonfunctional with the residents deprived of basic healthcare facilities even in this modern era. According to locals, the dispensary was built with funds from the district government but has never been equipped with staff, medicines, or basic medical equipment.
BOONI: The residents of Dizg village in Yarkhoon valley have once again raised their voice over the acute shortage of irrigation and drinking water, urging the district administration and NGOs to help resolve the issue on a permanent basis. In the past, multiple efforts to bring water from Bang Gol to the village have failed.
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BOONI: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has officially launched an olive plantation campaign in Upper Chitral to promote olive cultivation. A formal event was organized in this regard in Booni, which was attended by representatives of the Agriculture Department, local administration, political and social figures, and a large number of farmers. This campaign is being
MASTUJ: The long-awaited repair and filling work on Chuinj-Kargin portion of the dilapidated Yarkhoon valley road has finally begun. Following persistent public demand, the project was included in the C&W Department’s DDI program, with an allocation of two million rupees. Present at the inauguration of work were Chairman Village Council Parkusap Abdul Aziz Adab, Road
MASTUJ: Tourists became stranded when their vehicle got stuck in the Chinar village of Upper Chitral. Upon receiving the distress call, the Rescue 1122 team from Mastuj rushed the scene and successfully recovered the vehicle. The tourists thanked the Rescue 1122 team for their quick and professional response. Rescue 1122 Upper Chitral said it continues
CHITRAL: The third batch of the Traffic Driving School operating under the Lower Chitral Police has completed its driving course. A special ceremony was held at the Police Facilitation Center, Zargarandeh, to honour the graduating candidates. District Police Officer (DPO) Lower Chitral, Mr. Iftikhar Shah, paid a visit to the center and participated in the
CHITRAL: May 12, 2025: As the Kalash spring festival of Chilim Joshi kicks off, locals and tourists are facing serious inconvenience due to a complete 4G service outage. Village Council member Shaireh Shahi Gul, Hotel Association Secretary Nazar Wali Shah, and social workers expressed concern, saying the lack of internet had disrupted coordination with incoming
