Chitral News

Security tightened outside mosques

Security tightened outside mosques

CHITRAL: In the wake of the prevailing security situation following terrorist attacks on Chitral Scouts posts on Afghan border on Sept 6, security has been tightened across Lower Chitral.  On Friday, police were deployed even outside mosques who were frisking people coming to offer prayers. Moreover, security checking has been enhanced on all entry and

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Chitral attack not sanctioned by Afghan govt: FM

Chitral attack not sanctioned by Afghan govt: FM

ISLAMABAD: Caretaker Foreign Minister Jalil Abbas Jilani on Friday said this week’s terrorist attack on two military posts in Lower Chitral district was an “isolated incident” and not sanctioned by the interim Afghan government, Dawn.com reported. On Wednesday, at least four security men embraced martyrdom while more than 16 fighters were killed as militants’ attempts

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Kalash community complains of identity crisis

CHITRAL: The Kalash community of Chitral on Tuesday lamented their “identity crisis” and complained their computerised national identity cards didn’t show their religion. During a consultative meeting organised by the Ishpata News Network Pakistan here, Kalash elders Luke Rehmat, Baras Khan, Sherzada, Michel, Zarmast Gul and Unat Beg complained that their community faced several issues

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