GUPIS: The National Highway Authority has deployed staff and machinery to clear the Chitral-Shandur Road between Gupis, Khalti, and Khotum. The road has been blocked for about two weeks due to landslides and flash floods. This closure disrupted travel and trade in the region. Residents and travelers struggled with the roadblock. They faced difficulties moving […]
CHITRAL: Minority Councilor and human rights activist Lok Rahmat condemned the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department for trying to take control of pine nut (chalghoza) resources in the Kalash Valleys. He called the department’s tender process a direct attack on the economic and cultural rights of the local people. Lok Rahmat told media that no such
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BREP: The jeepable bridge at Khotanlasht serving as the sole connection between the Yarkhun Valley and the rest of Chitral, has fallen into a critical state of disrepair. With rusted iron beams and weakened wooden planks, the bridge now poses an imminent threat to the hundreds of people and vehicles that cross it daily. Despite
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BOONI: District Police Officer (DPO) Upper Chitral Hameed Ullah honoured police officers and personnel for outstanding performance. He presented commendation certificates and cash prizes at a ceremony in his office. SP Investigation Ajmal Khan also attended.DPO Hameed Ullah congratulated the recipients. He praised their hard work, dedication, and commitment to duty. He urged them to
YARKHUN: A flash flood hit the village of Dewser in Yarkhun valley, Upper Chitral, on Saturday, causing extensive damage to farmland and crops. According to local sources, large portions of land belonging to Amir Dullah Khan and other residents were washed away, destroying standing crops and fruit trees. The incident has left the farmers facing
