Chitral News

Chitral, Dec 9, 2025: Work on the Chitral-Shandur road has been suspended as construction machinery and laborers have been withdrawn from the site. The stoppage comes amid pending payments to the contractor, Umer Jan & Company, which reportedly total Rs. 1.243 billion. According to sources, these payments, which are the responsibility of the federal government, […]

Chitral, Dec 6, 2025: A man was arrested with over 22 litres of homemade liquor by the Lower Chitral police, a spokesman said in a statement on Saturday. “Lower Chitral Police have initiated a comprehensive and intensified crackdown against drug dealers following the strict directives of the newly appointed District Police Officer (DPO) Riffat Ullah

Chitral, Dec 6, 2025: The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) Chitral organized an event at a hotel in Lower Chitral to celebrate International Volunteerd Day and honor selfless service. Government officials, AKAH volunteers, and community members attended the ceremony. The organizers also invited notable individuals from across Lower Chitral who have made outstanding contributions

Jahan Zeb | Chitral Today Drosh, Dec 5, 2025: An urgent meeting of the residents of Kalkatak was held at Jamia Masjid Kalkatak under the chairmanship of retired Superintendent Azizur Rahman to deliberate on emerging concerns regarding attempts to remove timber debris from the Beori deodar forests. Speaking to the participants, Rahman said that despite

Khairuddin Shadani | Chitral Today Chitral, Dec 4, 2025: National Highway Authority (NHA) has formally confirmed the completion of the Rs. 250 million tender process for the Garam Chashma road project. Officials have stated that the contractor has already taken over the site and is preparing to mobilize equipment in the coming days. This confirmation

ISLAMABAD, Dec 2, 2025: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) suspended its flight operations to Chitral because of a persistent shortage of aircraft coupled with a marked decline in passenger numbers, the federal government informed the Senate. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Dr. Tariq Fazal Chaudhry, while wrapping up discussion on a motion seeking restoration of flights to

Drosh, Nov 30, 2025: A large number of stray dogs in Drosh Bazaar and nearby areas has created serious problems for the local people. Residents say that the number of these dogs is increasing every day, but the concerned departments are not paying any attention. According to citizens, groups of stray dogs roam the streets

Chitral, Nov 29, 2025: A farewell ceremony was held at the Police Lines Lower Chitral for outgoing District Police Officer (DPO) Iftikhar Shah who has been transferred from the district. The ceremony was attended by senior police officers, including SP Investigation Muhammad Shafi Shafa, SP Elite Force Atiqur Rehman and others. Speaking on the occasion,

CHITRAL: Community leaders in Ayun vowed to fully support the police in eradicating drugs from the area and to establish anti-narcotics committees in all neighbourhoods under the supervision of local clerics. The resolve was expressed at a meeting held at Ayun police station, chaired by SDPO Muhammad Isa. Speaking on the occasion, Mr Isa and

Also asks TikTok content creators, especially young girls, to be mindful of cultural and traditional values and to avoid actions that may harm Chitral’s identity. Bashir Hussain Azad | Chitral Today CHITRAL, Nov 28, 2025: In his Friday sermon today, the Khateeb of Shahi Masjid Chitral Khaliquz Zaman urged young people to firmly distance themselves