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Munawar Shah Rangeen laid to rest

CHITRAL: Popular comedian and artist Munawar Shah Rangeen, who died last night, was laid to rest in his ancestral graveyard in Chitral in the presence of fans and admirers. His funeral prayer was offered at the lawn of the Shahi Mosque Chitral, attended by a large number of political and social figures, friends, fans, and […]

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Tempers flare as govt fails to open blocked roads

CHITRAL: Many roads blocked by flash flooding, landsliding and avalanches following the recent rain/snowfall are yet to be reopened in different areas of Chitral, creating supply and mobility issues for residents. The most affected areas included Yarkhun, Broghil, Laspur and Torkhow valleys of Upper Chitral and Garam Chashma in Lower Chitral.  Residents have been stranded

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Check posts to restrict entry of vehicles in Kaghlasht

BOONI: The district administration of Upper Chitral has decided to take urgent measures to preserve and protect the green fields of Kaghlasht in Upper Chitral from onslaught of motorcar and bike riders. On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Haseebur Rehman Khan Khalil, Assistant Commissioner Mastuj Ehsan Afridi, accompanied by Additional Assistant Commissioner Mulkhow and Torkhow

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Around 10,000 tourists visited Chitral on Eid: KPTA

PESHAWAR: Around 100,000 tourists visited the scenic northern areas of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, including Chitral, during the three-day Eidul Fitr holidays. According to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Tourism Authority (KPTA), a total of 100,200 tourists headed to the picturesque valleys of the province during the Eid holidays. Besides the weekend, the government had declared March 31 to

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