Chitral News Archives - Page 144 of 321

Senate panel discusses Chitral University’s funding crisis

May 5, 2025

ISLAMABAD: The University of Chitral is grappling with severe financial challenges due to stagnant funding, prompting urgent calls for government intervention. During a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Federal Education and Professional Training, Senator Falak Naz of the PTI raised the issue, highlighting the university’s struggle to sustain its operations. The committee, chaired […]

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Mini-power plant opened in remote village

May 5, 2025

BOONI: In the remote area of Lonkuh Dok in Terich valley of Mulkhow, a mini-hydropower plant has been completed through the efforts of the local community and financial assistance from the Talha Mehmood Foundation. The formal inauguration of the project was held recently. The power plant aims to provide electricity to more than 200 households

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Beshu blossoming signals spring, spirituality

May 5, 2025

Zahiruddin CHITRAL: The pastures and meadows, situated on the hillsides of Chitral, appear to be clad in a yellow sheet due to the blossoming of the wild plant Sophora mollis, locally known as beshu, which is endemic to the area and maintains a stable population density. Found in abundance from the Arandu area in the

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ANP Drosh expresses concern over KP Mines and Minerals Bill

May 4, 2025

DROSH: The Awami National Party (ANP) Tehsil Drosh held a meeting under the chairmanship of Tehsil President Qazi Israruddin, where serious concern was expressed regarding the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Act. Party members criticized the bill, stating it undermines local rights over natural resources and poses risks to regional autonomy, says a press release.

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Reshun Gol dwellers left with no option

May 3, 2025

Shahzad Ahmad Shahzad RESHUN: Residents of Reshun Gol in Upper Chitral have started rebuilding their only connecting bridge on a self-help basis after the government failed to begin reconstruction despite issuing a tender eight months ago. Last year’s devastating floods completely destroyed the bridge, cutting off the area from neighboring Batekan Deh. The bridge served

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