Chitral News

Chitral, Feb 1, 2026: Frequent attacks by stray dogs on the endangered Markhor in and around Balach Payin have emerged as a serious concern, posing a grave threat to the survival of the species and the ecological balance of the area. The Markhor, Pakistan’s national animal and an internationally protected species, has been coming under […]

Chitral, Feb 1, 2026: Rescue 1122 Lower Chitral today stated that it provided timely emergency services to the public in January 2026. The emergency service responded to a wide range of incidents across the district.According to a spokesperson for Rescue 1122 Lower Chitral, under the leadership of District Emergency Officer (DEO) Sajid Ali Yousafzai, rescue

Chitral, Jan 31, 2026: A Mazda vehicle met with an accident late at night near the Lowari Tunnel after skidding on heavy ice accumulated on the road. According to Rescue 1122, the vehicle lost control due to severe slippery conditions caused by snowfall and overturned. However, no casualties were reported in the incident. Goods loaded

Chitral, Jan 31, 2026: A departmental test was conducted for the appointment of Muharirs and assistant Muharirs in Lower Chitral police on Friday. A large number of youth sat the test aimed at ensuring merit-based and transparent appointments in the police department, said a statement. Senior police officers, including SP Elite Force Atiqur Rehman, DSP

Zulfiqar Ahmad ISLAMABAD, Jan 31, 2026: In a bid to bolster operational leadership and enhance branch operations, the Bank of Khyber (BOK) has appointed Gul Buhar Khan, a veteran banking executive, as senior executive vice president (SEVP) and head of its branch banking division, retail banking group. Khan, 53, a dynamic banking leader, brings over

Booni, Jan 30, 2026: A formal complaint has been submitted to the Anti-Corruption Department Upper Chitral regarding alleged financial irregularities and violations of rules and regulations in several development projects carried out in the district. According to the complaint filed by Siraj Ali Advocate, District President of the People’s Lawyers Forum, during the financial year

Booni, Jan 29, 2026: : Five union councils of Upper Chitral may face difficulties in the upcoming anti-polio campaign due to heavy snowfall, which could affect access for field teams and delivery of vaccines. A meeting regarding preparations for the anti-polio campaign, scheduled to begin across the province including Upper Chitral from February 2, 2026,

Chitral, Jan 28, 2026: Residents of Chitral have submitted a formal memorandum to the chief justice of Peshawar High Court, the chief minister and other authorities to resolve a long-standing injustice faced by the district’s PEDO employees. The memorandum stated that several young employees of the Pakthunkhwa Electric Power Development Organization (PEDO) have been working

Long-distance journeys from Booni to Peshawar, Islamabad and other cities should be scheduled in a way that allows passengers to reach their destinations during daylight hours. Booni, Jan 28, 2026: The district administration of Upper Chitral has decided to initiate a consultative process with the Transport Union to review and fix transport fares in view

Chitral, Jan 26, 2026: On the directives of the provincial government, a temporary shelter has been established in Ashiret (Asuret) to facilitate passengers and tourists stranded due to the blockade of the Chitral road during snowfall.The shelter is providing accommodation, food, first aid, and other basic facilities to those affected, according to a statement by