GARAM CHASHMA: Police in Garam Chashma briefly detained a local contractor after a viral video surfaced showing a bulldozer damaging the main road leading to the scenic valley, sparking public outrage. According to DSP Lotkoh Hasanullah, the contractor has signed a formal undertaking pledging to repair the damage. Failure to comply will result in strict […]
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Zulfiqar Ahmad ISLAMABAD, July 9: Losing all hope in government intervention, desperate villagers of Junalikoch on Wednesday turned to the Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), urging it to build protective walls as the surging Yarkhun River carves away what little land remains, warning that their homes are now at imminent risk of being swept away. Talking
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CHITRAL: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has announced the schedule for this year’s Terichmir Base Camp Trek, offering adventure enthusiasts a guided seven-day expedition through the spectacular landscapes of the Hindu Kush. According to KPCTA officials, three batches are planned for the summer season: Batch 1: July 13 – July 19 Batch
CHITRAL: A flash flood struck the village of Gasht in Laspur Valley (Upper Chitral) on Friday evening, partially damaging two houses and affecting crops. Rescue 1122 teams responded promptly after receiving information, reaching the site to assist with relief efforts and help residents secure damaged property. Officials attributed the flooding to increased runoff from rapidly
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Zulfiqar Ahmad ISLAMABAD, July 8: Amirullah Khan Yaftalai, a stalwart from remote Laspur Valley of Chitral, died at the age of 81 after a prolonged illness. His passing marks the end of an era – one that bridged the princely age, tribal tradition and the inexorable march of modernity in this rugged frontier region. Born
