DIZG (YARKHUN): The reconstruction of the vital water supply canal in Dizg village is now nearing completion, marking a significant milestone for the local community. The canal was washed during flash floods in Dizg Gol recently, resulting in the disruption of water supply to agricultural lands and orchards across nearly half of the village. Faced […]
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GUJAR KHAN: Two teenagers reportedly drowned while swimming in the Jhelum River near the old bridge in Gujar Khan yesterday. Rescue 1122 confirmed the victims as Muhtasim (17), son of Abdul Jaleel, and Masood (18), son of Shah Mahmood — both from Chitral. Rescue teams, including divers, launched a swift operation and recovered both bodies
In the high mountains of Chitral, a special plant grows, known locally as Ishpaar and scientifically as Rheum ribes. This plant is famous for its nutritional and medicinal properties. Ishpaar naturally grows in alpine meadows and on rocky slopes. Nutritional importance The flower stalks (peduncles) and leaf stalks (petioles) of Ishpaar are loved for their
CHITRAL: On the call of Traders Union, a shutdown strike was observed in Chitral town and other areas to express solidarity with the Palestinians on Saturday. Markets in Chitral, including Shahi Bazaar, New Bazaar, Ataliq Bazaar, Bypass Road, Krup Risht Bazaar, Chew Pul Bazaar and Jughore Bazaar, remained completely closed. Shops in Ayun Bazaar were
CHITRAL: A non-native tree species, black locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia), has shown rapid growth in various areas of Chitral and has begun to make a positive impact on both the environment and the local economy, according to Flora of Chitral. Originally native to North America, this tree was introduced in Chitral in the 1970s by IGPRA,
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