CHITRAL: Due to the strike of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) dealers in Chitral for last two weeks, the commodity has run out in the district. The dealers are demanding increase in price because they have to incur charges for transporting it from Rawalpindi. The dealers went on strike when the consumer court ruled on Nov […]
CHITRAL: A man in Jinjiret village sent to jail for refusing to get his children vaccinated during an anti-polio campaign. The children were vaccinated only after their father Nidaur Rehman was put behind bars. An official said the arrest was made after all efforts failed to persuade Mr Rehman to allow administration of polio drops
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By Zahirudin CHITRAL: The residents of Broghil valley have begun taking yaks to Chitral town to sell them and purchase household items for the imminent five months long winter season when their area will remain cut off from the rest of the district. Situated at a height of 12,500 feet above the sea level in
BUMBURATE: Kalash community members dance during their ongoing annual Chitramas festival being celebrated in the valleys of Bumburate, Rumbur and Birir. The festival got underway on Tuesday night and will continue till Dec 22. A large number of tourists have arrived in the area to enjoy the festivities. Sacrifices of lamb, goat and cow are
CHITRAL: A group of children suffering from the Down syndrome visited Chitral to create awareness about the issues being faced by the children. The visit was arranged by a charity organization. Jalal Akbar Dar of Al-Jalal Welfare Trust said they have set up a rehabilitation centre for such children in Jhelum. He said children suffering
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