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54 terrorists killed trying to infiltrate from Afghanistan

54 terrorists killed trying to enter Pakistan: ISPR

RAWALPINDI: Security forces foiled a major infiltration attempt from Afghanistan and killed 54 terrorists, said Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) on Saturday. The terrorists tried to cross into Pakistan through Hassankhel area of North Waziristan during the nights of April 25–26 and 26–27. Security forces detected their movement and responded swiftly, it added. During the operation, […]

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Arandu elders deny timber smuggling, seek action against Capt Siraj

Arandu elders reject Capt Siraj’s timber smuggling allegations

Bashir Hussain Azad | Chitral Today CHITRAL: Elders from Arandu Lower Chitral here rejected recent allegations of timber smuggling made by retired Capt. Shahzada Sirajul Mulk. While addressing a press conference here on Thursday, UC Nazim Haji Sher Zamin, former UC Nazim Sher Mohammad, Ghazi Khan Wardak and other community leaders rejected the claims that

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‘Tourists should be educated to respect local values’

Rekindling the Kalash narrative

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Nomad Gallery arranged an exhibition and documentary screening, “Rekindling: the Kalash narrative.” The cultural event emerged from a unique three-part residency conducted by curator Nageen Hyat, focusing on the rich traditions and contemporary challenges of the Kalash people of Chitral. The exhibition showcased powerful works by

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Qaqlasht festival 2025 Kaghlasht festival 2025

Kaghlasht festival concludes, polo final on hold

BOONI (CHITRAL): After interruptions by rain, the three-day Kaghlasht festival 2025 concluded after almost a week on Thursday (April 24). The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Culture and Tourism organized the annual cultural event at the scenic Kaghlasht plains in Upper Chitral, drawing thousands of local and foreign tourists. Throughout the week, teams competed in football,

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Laspur residents raise public issues

Laspur residents assured of public issues\’ resolution

HARCHIN: Residents of Laspur valley of Upper Chitral highlighted a number of public issues at an open forum held by the district administration. The open forum was held by Deputy Commissioner Haseebur Rehman Khan Khalil at the Government Higher Secondary School Harchin mainly to address concerns related to the Chitral-Booni-Shandur Road. The project director of

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