Chitral News

Islamabad, Jan 26, 2026: The Chitral Environment and Heritage Protection Society (CHEPS), in collaboration with North Naturals, organized a cleanup drive on Trail 3 of the Margalla Hills, Islamabad, as part of their routine and ongoing environmental protection activities.A large number of environmental activists and members of various civil society organizations participated in the activity […]

Bashir Hussain Azad Chitral, Jan 25, 2026: A massive fire broke out late last night at a well-known furniture showroom and factory in Jughore, causing severe damage. The inferno destroyed valuable furniture and machinery worth millions of rupees. Fortunately, no loss of life was reported in the incident. The affected businessman, Mohammad Dawood, expressed his

Bashir Hussain Azad | Chitral Today Chitral, Jan 25, 2026: Following heavy snowfall in Chitral city and its surrounding areas, the Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) carried out an emergency snow clearance operation in the city. Snow removal work is still underway in some areas and is progressing at a rapid pace, said a TMA Lower

Bang (Yarkhun), Jan 25, 2026: Residents of Bang Village in Yarkhun, Upper Chitral, launched a street movement under the supervision of Deputy Speaker Suriya Bibi, demanding the immediate release of former Prime Minister Imran Khan and MNA Abdul Latif. The protest rally took place amid extreme winter conditions with snow levels reaching up to two

Chitral, Jan 24, 2026: A legal trophy hunt of an Ibex was carried out in the Lotkoh Arkari area of Chitral by a local permit holder. The hunt was conducted near Yun, close to Oveer Lasht village, by Sheikh Zeeshan Nasir, a resident of Zargaran Deh, Chitral, who demonstrated professional hunting skills.The Ibex was approximately

Chitral, Jan 24, 2026: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has issued another warning of heavy rain and snowfall starting Sunday night.The alert covers Chitral, Dir, Swat, Shangla, and Kohistan, where severe snow and rain are expected from January 25 to 27. Upper areas may see very low temperatures and heavy snowfall.The

Peshawar, Jan 24, 2026: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) cabinet is expected to take a decision regarding the long-pending disposal of dry windfall timber lying across various parts of the province, including Lower Chitral.The Department of Climate Change, Forests, Environment and Wildlife in a statement on social media said that it has initiated practical steps to

Kamal A. Jamil Drosh, Jan 23, 2026: Nine members of a family lost their lives when an avalanche hit a house in Serigal, a remote mountainous area of Damel in Tehsil Drosh of Chitral, after heavy snowfall on Friday. According to details made available to ChitralToday, in the afternoon of Friday, Jan 23, 2026, an

Chitral, Jan 23, 2926: Lower Chitral Police on Friday said it has intensified targeted operations against individuals involved in drug trafficking. As part of the ongoing crackdown, a police team conducted a foot patrol operation. During the patrol, police arrested a suspected drug dealer near Ghochar Koh while he was traveling on foot from Bumburet

Chitral, Jan 23, 2026: The spell of heavy snowfall continued across Chitral with intervals, causing blockades of major roads, including Garam Chashma road, Kalash valley road and Chitral-Mastuj road at different points. Moreover, heavy snowfall has also resulted in suspension of power supply to consumers across the valley. Even the main Chitral city received heavy