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Snowfall ends prolonged dry spell

BOONI: Snowfall started in Chitral after a prolonged dry spell on Sunday, removing fears about a possible drought among the local people.  According to the deputy commissioner of Chitral Upper, almost all parts 9f the district received light snowfall. Lower Chitral also received snowfall but all roads across the two districts were open. Snowfall  continued

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Talha Mahmoid in Ismaili Tariqa Board Garam Chashma.

JUI candidate\’s visit to Ismaili Tariqa Board raises eyebrows

CHITRAL: JUI-F candidate for NA-1 Talha Mahmood on Saturday visited the office of Ismaili Religious and Tariqa Board in Garam Chashma in connection with his election campaign.  Ismaili scholar Ali Akbar Qazi and Arbitration Board Chairman Muhammad Afzal received the candidate belonging to Khanpur area of Khyber Pakthunkhwa. Mr Mahmood also visited the tomb of

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Rain/snowfall forecast for Chitral

PESHAWAR: Light to moderate rain with snowfall over the mountains is likely in upper parts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, including Chitral, from January 27.  Based on the forecast made by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) directed the departments concerned to remain on alert to meet any emergency. The PMD said,

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Action sought against Chitrali human smugglers

Action sought against Chitrali human smugglers

CHITRAL: The government has been urged to take action against Chitrali agents involved in sending labourers to Saudi Arabia without arranging work for them. Addressing a press conference, Haider Nawaz, Zakirullah, representatives of an overseas Chitralis\’ organization, alleged that Amanullah (Hon Chitral), Rahim Jan and Sher Muhammad (Ayun), Abdul Qadir (Zang Lasht), Muhammad Islam (Kosht),

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