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Govt Moves to Confiscate Illegal Timber in Arandu Gol

Peshawar, Jan 19, 2026: The government has initiated action to confiscate approximately 1.4 million cubic feet (CFT) of illegally felled timber allegedly held by timber mafia groups in Arandu Gol, Lower Chitral. The government plans to distribute the proceeds transparently among local residents and fund major development projects in the area.According to official sources, the […]

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Federal Govt Seeks Report on Forest Destruction in Arandu

Islamabad, Jan 19, 2026: The federal government has sought an urgent report from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government about the illegal logging, forest destruction and timber smuggling in the Arandu area of Chitral district.According to a letter issued by the Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) on December 22, 2025, verified information gathered during monitoring of

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Rain, Snowfall Expected

Islamabad, Jan 18, 2026: The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for Chitral and several other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, forecasting extremely cold temperatures in the region over the next few days. According to the latest forecast, the upper and hilly areas of the province are likely to experience severe cold weather conditions. In

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Two Lives Lost in Road Accident

Booni, Jan 15, 2026: Two people, including a minor girl, lost their lives in a road traffic accident near Shogram village of Upper Chitral this morning. According to reports, the jeep carrying six persons from the same family was travelling to Oweer from Drungagh Gohkeer. The jeep was being driven by Saeedur Rehman of Drungagh

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