Bashir Hussain Azad CHITRAL: Jamaat-e-Islami Lower Chitral has announced the schedule for \”Gaza Solidarity Week,\” during which various events will be organized across the district to raise awareness about the Israeli atrocities against unarmed Palestinians. Speaking at a press conference here on Sunday, Amir Jamaat-e-Islami Lower Chitral Wajihuddin said the campaign is being launched under […]
BOONI: Khyber Pakthunkhwa Assembly Deputy Speaker Suriya Bibi inaugurated jeepable bridges in remote areas of Upper Chitral. According to a statement by the PTI Upper Chitral, the newly-constructed bridges were opened in Morder, Zayit, Shogram, and Purpish (Lut Oveer). Local political and social figures were also present during the inauguration ceremonies. The elders of the
CHITRAL: People of Upper and Lower Chitral have expressed concerns over the National Highway Authority’s decision to arbitrarily halt vehicular movement via the Lowari Tunnel without clear justification. Renowned social activist and Wing Commander (retd) Fardad Ali Shah criticised the NHA for stopping two-way traffic inside the tunnel for hours without valid reasons. He said
CHITRAL: A soldier of Chitral Scouts embraced martyrdom after coming under sniper fire from across the Afghan border while on duty near the international boundary. Sepoy Hameed Hussain of the 145 Wing of Chitral Scouts was performing duty at a border post in Damel Nisar when he was hit by a sniper fire from the
ISLAMABAD: Eight Pakistani nationals working as auto mechanics were shot dead by unidentified gunmen in Iran’s Sistan-Baluchestan province, close to the Afghan border, according to Iranian media reports. The incident occurred in the Mehrestan area, where the victims were working at a local workshop. Armed assailants reportedly stormed into the workshop, tied up the workers,
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GARAM CHASHMA: A large public gathering was held here today as elders and residents from all valleys of Lotkoh converged to launch a movement demanding the construction of the long-neglected Garam Chashma road. Initially called as a joint meeting, the event turned into a full-fledged public rally due to overwhelming participation. Nawab Khan, patron of
SHANGLA: A powerful explosion occurred near the convoy of District Police Officer Shangla, damaging two vehicles but causing no loss of life, police said on Saturday. According to the police, the blast took place close to the convoy of District Police Officer (DPO) Shah Hassan Khan and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Akbar Hayat. While
KHYBER: The repatriation of undocumented Afghan nationals from Pakistan is ongoing at a rapid pace. According to government officials, another 4,384 Afghan citizens were sent back to Afghanistan via the Torkham border crossing today. Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) of Khyber, Irshad Khan Mohmand, told the media that among those repatriated, 1,480 individuals had no legal
BOONI: The Upper Chitral Press Club was formally inaugurated in Booni on Thursday. The event brought together people from different walks of life, including government officials, political figures, civil society members and journalists. Deputy Commissioner Haseebur Rehman was chief guest while the ceremony was presided over by Mastuj Tehsil Chairman Sardar Hakim. In his welcome
ISLAMABAD: A fire broke out on Thursday outside Serena Hotel Islamabad where Pakistan Super League (PSL) teams and several local and international players are staying, raising initial concerns over their safety. Sources said the blaze started in the outer unit of the hotel’s generator system, prompting hotel management to shut down the elevators as a
