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Biden inclues Pakistani in his climate team

Biden includes Pakistani-American in his climate team

US President-elect Joe Biden has announced appointments of key members of his climate team, which includes Pakistan-born Ali Zaidi who will serve as deputy White House Climate Coordinator. Zaidi, 33, currently New York’s deputy secretary for energy and environment, is the is the highest ranking Pakistani-American in the Biden administration. \”We need a whole-of-government approach to take […]

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Man seeks help to treat daughters

Man seeks help to treat daughters

CHITRAL: A resident of Sinlasht has sought financial assistance for the treatment of his two minor daughters suffering from hearing impairment. Shahid Hussain said his daughters Shahida and Uroosa had the congenital hearing impairment and he has to purchase hearing devices for both at the cost of Rs45,000 each. These devices work for just six

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SRSP distributed micro-business stuff among 80 families of Drosh

SRSP distributes livelihood support items in Drosh

DROSH: As a part of its poverty reduction efforts, SRSP distributed micro-business stuff among 80 families of Drosh, says a press release. Additional Deputy Commissioner (Relief) Abdul Wali Khan was chief guest at a ceremony held to distribute the items in Drosh. Local elders, representatives of community organizations and the beneficiaries attended the ceremony. Speaking

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Women police officer gets award

Woman police officer awarded

CHITRAL: Woman police officer Dilshad Pari is in-charge of women complaint desk at the police station of Chitral town.  Ms Pari resolved 75 complaints within a period of just four months, according to a statement issued by the Chitral police. In recognition of her good performance, she was given a commendation certificate and cash award

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Telemedicine introduced at DHQ hospital

Telemedicine introduced at DHQ hospital

CHITRAL: A telemedicine system has been started in the District Headquarters Hospital Chitral, offering an opportunity of one-on-one meeting between the patient here and the doctor in the Services Hospital Peshawar. Medical superintendent Dr Shamim and focal person of the programme, Dr Ziaullah Khan, told mediapersons that the online facility would save most patients from

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Reporter Nazir Hussain's father passes away

Qazi Muazzam passes away

CHITRAL: Qazi Syed Muazzam Shah, father of Syed Nazir Hussain Shah, Chitral-based reporter of Mashriq TV channel and chief editor of Daily Chitral online newspaper, passed away here on Thursday. He was 72 years of age. Qazi Muazzam was admitted to the District Headquarters (DHQ) Hospital two weeks ago.  He will be laid to rest

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Petrol pump saved from major fire

Petrol pump saved from major fire

CHITRAL: Rescue 1122 saved a petrol pump from being burnt completely after it caught fire due to a gas cylinder leak on Monday. The rescue service said the fire erupted in a room at the petrol pump in Saeedabad. After being alerted, the rescue team arrived at the spot and contained the flames from spreading

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