Jamshaid Ahmed BOONI: The Kaghlasht Festival 2025 continued in full swing on its third day after interruption by rain. After the rain cleared, the weather turned pleasant, allowing the resumption of sports competitions. Thrilling matches of football, cricket, and volleyball took place, accompanied by traditional Chitrali dance and cultural shows that added vibrant color to […]
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BREP (UPPER CHITRAL): Launch of work ordered on the channelization of a stream that has flooded and damaged public and private properties for many years in Brep village of Upper Chitral. The channelization of Chikan Gol was a long-standing demand of the local people. Deputy Speaker Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly Suriya Bibi (MPA Upper Chitral), took
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CHITRAL: The office-bearers of nine conservancies in the Toshi Shasha Game Reserve here on Monday accused MPA Lower Chitral Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir of creating a fake Village Conservation Committee (VCC) and diverting trophy Markhor hunting funds to it. Fazal Khan, Ali Ahmad, and others at a press conference said Bohtuli Gol VCC was formed
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KATHMANDU: April 21, 2025: The Hindukush-Himalaya (HKH) region has recorded its lowest snow persistence in 23 years, marking the third consecutive year of below-normal snowfall. According to the 2025 Snow Update Report released today by the International Centre for Integrated Mountain Development (ICIMOD), experts warn that this trend poses serious risks to water security for
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VATICAN CITY: Pope Francis, the spiritual leader of the Roman Catholic Church, has passed away at the age of 88. The Vatican confirmed his death in an official statement, stating that he died peacefully after a long illness. Born as Jorge Mario Bergoglio on December 17, 1936, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, he joined the Jesuit
CHITRAL: The polio eradication campaign started in Lower Chitral on Monday (April 21). The campaign to administer polio drops to children under five years of age will continue till April 25. District Police Officer Iftikhar Shah has issued special instructions to implement strict security arrangements. SDPOs and SHOs are supervising the security arrangements by directly
CHITRAL: Proper marketing of valuable local products like pine nuts can create new opportunities for economic growth in Chitral. This was stated by Pir Musavir Khan, Special Assistant to the KP Chief Minister on Forests, Wildlife, Environment and Climate Change. He expressed these views during his visit to the under-construction pine nut (chilgoza) processing unit
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BUMBURATE: Kalasha Dur celebrated 20 years of service to the community by holding a function. Speakers at the gathering paid tribute to the Greek volunteers who contributed a distinctive building and vital resources to Kalasha Dur. They said these contributions will remain a lasting part of the institution’s legacy. Chairman Luke Rehmat outlined the school’s
BOONI: Rescue 1122 Upper Chitral on Sunday said it delivered uninterrupted emergency services during the annual Kaghlasht Festival, ensuring the safety and well-being of players, spectators, and tourists. \”Under the leadership of Emergency Officer Fawad Bukhari and the supervision of Station House Incharge Amjad Hussain, specialized teams were deployed throughout the festival grounds,\” it said
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JEDDAH: Five Pakistani Umrah pilgrims lilled in Saudi bus accident. The road accident occurred in Saudi Arabia when a bus carrying Umrah pilgrims collided with a trailer near Al-Badr while traveling to Madinah. Five Pakistani pilgrims, including three women, lost their lives in the accident. The deceased were from the Bahawalnagar district of Punjab. Two
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