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Kaghlasht festival continues after rain interruptions

Jamshaid Ahmed BOONI: The Kaghlasht Festival 2025 continued in full swing on its third day after interruption by rain.  After the rain cleared, the weather turned pleasant, allowing the resumption of sports competitions. Thrilling matches of football, cricket, and volleyball took place, accompanied by traditional Chitrali dance and cultural shows that added vibrant color to […]

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Polio drive starts amid tight security

CHITRAL: The polio eradication campaign started in Lower Chitral on Monday (April 21). The campaign to administer polio drops to children under five years of age will continue till April 25. District Police Officer Iftikhar Shah has issued special instructions to implement strict security arrangements. SDPOs and SHOs are supervising the security arrangements by directly

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Manghoor a source of income for many

‎Zahiruddin CHITRAL: A wild vegetable locally known as ‘Manghoor’ and found abundantly on forested hillsides across Lower Chitral has become a significant source of income for hundreds of households as the unemployed youth collect and sell it in the market. ‎The season of the vegetable lasts for two months during which the youth earn substantial

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