YARKHUN: The bridge (Pililyan Ser) in Shoosht, a vital lifeline for upper Yarkhun and Broghil, has deteriorated to a dangerous level, prompting local residents to shut it down completely for public safety. Constructed in 1997 by an NGO in response to the area’s isolation and lack of infrastructure, the bridge has served the community for
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M. irshad ullah CHITRAL: A suspected militant was killed and another escaped following an armed clash with security forces in Bashqar Gol area of Laspur valley in Upper Chitral on Monday, officials confirmed. According to initial reports, local residents spotted two armed men roaming suspiciously near Bashqar Gol, a mountainous region bordering Swat and Tangir
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Khairuddin Shadani | Chitral Today GARAM CHASHMA: The Tehsil Headquarters Hospital in Garam Chashma, established to serve over 50,000 residents, is now a symbol of decay, negligence, and systemic failure. The hospital lacks essential facilities, trained staff and emergency services, leaving patients, especially in emergencies and maternal care, at serious risk. During a recent visit
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BOONI: Civil Defence Department of Upper Chitral conducted a workshop in Booni to train hotel owners and LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) dealers on how to respond effectively to fire emergencies. The workshop aimed to raise awareness among business owners about the risks of sudden fire outbreaks and instructed them on practical ways to control such
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Chitral: A fielder car plunged into the Chitral River in front of Kuju Bala in Lower Chitral on Tuesday. Upon receiving the alert, Rescue 1122 dispatched diving and medical teams to the site immediately. According to eyewitnesses, the incident occurred while the vehicle was attempting to overtake a Mazda truck on Chitral road. Three persons
