Chitral News

Islamabad, October 3, 2025:Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s denotified Member of National Assembly (MNA) from Chitral Abdul Latif on Friday surrendered before an Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) in Islamabad, months after being sentenced in absentia in a high-profile case related to the May 9 riots. In a video message, Abdul Latif said he had “complete faith in the judiciary. […]

Brep, Oct 2, 2025: The Irrigation Department has completed construction of a protection wall at Chikan Gol in Brep after earlier carrying out channelization of the stream. Deputy Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Suriya Bibi, personally ensured that the project moved forward under the Irrigation Department to protect the community from recurring floods. By

Chitral, Oct 1, 2025: On the directions of SDPO Drosh Iqbal Karim, Station House Officer (SHO) of Ashiret police station SI Mirajuddin and his team intercepted a suspicious vehicle at the Ashiret police checkpoint during routine checking. The police searched the vehicle and found an unlicensed Kalashnikov rifle with an empty magazine hidden inside a

Booni, Sept 29, 2025: The Additional Sessions Court of Upper Chitral in Booni has sentenced Akram Nawaz to life imprisonment along with a fine of Rs2 million for the murder of engineering student Rafiq Ali from Reshun last year. Rafiq Ali, a final-year engineering student, was killed in April last year in an incident that

CHITRAL, Sept 29, 2025: Deputy Commissioner and District Magistrate Upper Chitral Haseebur Rehman Khan Khalil has imposed Section 144, prohibiting the construction of ponds along riverbanks. Meanwhile, the district administration of Lower Chitral also imposed a similar ban. According to the district administration, the practice of creating ponds, mainly for hunting migratory ducks, disturbs the

Khairuddin Shadani GARAM CHASHMA, Sept 29, 2025: Hundreds of stray and rabid dogs have taken over Garam Chashma bazaar, creating a severe civic crisis as they roam unchecked through streets, alleys, and the marketplace. These dogs attack residents and prey on livestock. Locals recently filmed a goat being mauled near the ground, which clearly demonstrates

CHITRAL, Sept 29, 2025: The primary healthcare system in Lower Chitral district is in a state of serious crisis due to an acute shortage of doctors, with only 20 medical officers posted against 100 sanctioned positions over the past four years, officials have revealed. Confirming the situation, District Health Officer Dr. Muhammad Shamim said that

Drosh, Dept 28, 2025: Chitral celebrated its biggest and most renowned sports event on Saturday as the “Maraka-e-Haq Chitral Football League Season 5” concluded with a colorful and spectacular closing ceremony. Ideal Club Drosh organized the tournament in collaboration with Chitral Scouts, while the District Administration and the District Sports Office provided strong support. Inspector

ISLAMABAD, Sept 27, 2025: The hearing of the murder case of TikToker Sana Yousuf could not proceed today due to the presiding judge’s prior commitments. The hearing was conducted in the District and Sessions Court of Islamabad, presided over by Additional Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka. During the proceedings, government counsel Raja Naveed Hussain appeared

Chitral, Sept 27, 2025: Police officials and members of the Dispute Resolution Council (DRC) held a special meeting at Arandu Police Station to review the law and order situation and to discuss measures for strengthening security in the sensitive border town. The session brought together participants who actively exchanged views on peacekeeping, vigilance, and joint