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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 […]

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

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

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

CHITRAL: The district bar association on Friday expressed concern over delays in construction of the Istaru bridge in Upper Chitral. At a meeting with Niaz A. Niazi in the chair, the bar members expressed their concern that for over nine months people of Torkhow have remained virtually cut-off after collapse of the bridge. With the