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Hindukush, Himalayas record another year of below-normal snowfall

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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Pope Francis dies aged 88

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

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Polio drive starts amid tight security

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

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Proper marketing of local products can boost rconomy: CM\’s aide

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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