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
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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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
The majestic mountains of Chitral host a rare herbal gem locally called Rau (hing) and scientifically named as Ferula asafoetida. Belonging to the Apiaceae family, this perennial herb offers immense medicinal, cultural and economic value. Where it grows Ferula asafoetida grows naturally in Chitral’s alpine and sub-alpine zones, flourishing at elevations between 2,000 and 4,000
CHITRAL: A fire that broke out in the bushes near the Chitral River close to Drosh godown was extinguished by the Rescue 1122 firefighting team. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the fire started in the dry shrubs adjacent to the river. Upon receiving the emergency call, Rescue 1122 firefighting unit, along with fire vehicles, promptly
