PESHAWAR: A suicide attack near the cattle market in Peshawar targeted a police mobile, resulting in the martyrdom of Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) Laeq Zada and a constable, while three other officials sustained injuries. According to SSP Operations Masood Bangash, the tragic incident occurred in the jurisdiction of Chamkani Police Station, where a police patrol vehicle […]
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RAHIM YAR KHAN: In a drone attack carried out by India on May 7, Rahim Yar Khan’s Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan Airport was targeted, damaging the runway and a lounge designated for the UAE royal family. According to airport authorities, three drones were used in the attack – one struck the VIP lounge,
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CHITRAL: The annual Chilim Joshi Festival, also known as Joshi, will commence tomorrow (Monday) in the Kalash valleys of Bumburate, Rumbur and Birir. The spring festival will continue till May 16 with cultural vibrancy, traditional dances, music, and prayers for a prosperous season. Local residents have decorated homes and stocked food to welcome guests and
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BOONI: Rescue 1122 Upper Chitral, in collaboration with the PPAF organization, conducted a comprehensive first aid and emergency response training session for the local community in Laspur\’s Balim village. The training aimed to equip residents with essential skills to provide initial medical assistance and safely evacuate victims during emergencies such as accidents, fires, or natural
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OSIYAK (CHITRAL): The inaugural season of the Chitral Premier League (CPL) concluded with great fanfare at the scenic Osiyak Cricket Ground, where Chitral Sarkar clinched the title after a thrilling final against Chitral Markhor. The event drew a large crowd of cricket enthusiasts and community members, celebrating the talent and spirit of local youth. In
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Shehzad Ahmad Shehzad BOONI: The continuous absence of a sub-registrar in the Upper Chitral district has caused severe legal and administrative difficulties for residents. According to public circles, people are forced to travel long distances to the district headquarters in Booni for matters like land buying and selling, inheritance transfers, and other registration issues. However,
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CHITRAL: In a deeply disturbing turn of events, two women, both mothers, allegedly ended their lives in separate incidents in Lower Chitral on Thursday. The first incident occurred in the Sarojal village of Bumburate where a woman, daughter of Afzal, reportedly jumped into local stream at night. Her body was later recovered downstream near Ayun
District Emergency Coordination Committee Meets All depts told to enhance coordination Committee also agrees to conduct regular drills to boost capacity and preparedness of personnel. CHITRAL: An emergency response plan has been formulated in Lower Chitral to meet any situation arising from the current tense circumstances between Pakistan and India. In this context, the District
YARKHUN, May 8: A temporary pedestrian bridge built to connect the villages of Bang and Meragram No. 2 in Upper Chitral’s Yarkhun valley has also been washed away by the river as water levels surged, completely cutting off the residents of both villages and nearby areas. The bridge served as the only remaining crossing after
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PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has imposed a ban on illegal glacier cutting across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, citing severe environmental risks, particularly to flood-prone areas like Chitral. Hearing a petition by Tariq Afghan, the court was informed that up to 200 trucks of glacier ice are being extracted daily for commercial sale, accelerating glacial melt and
