Chitral News

Zulfiqar Ahmad ISLAMABAD, Aug 13: A political firestorm erupted on Wednesday as former MNA from Chitral, Iftikharuddin, launched a no-holds-barred attack on Senator Talha Mehmood, accusing him of hijacking local politics with “bags of flour and a few quid” disguised as philanthropy. The drama heats up with a looming by-election in NA-1 (Chitral) if the […]

BIRIR, Aug 13, 2025: Residents of Birir Valley in Lower Chitral held a peaceful protest against the Forest Department’s tender for the sale of pine nuts from the three Kalash valleys — Bamburet, Rumbur, and Brir. Protesters argued that the decision was made without consulting the local community, infringing on their economic and traditional rights.

Khairuddin Shadani GARAM CHASHMA: Work to widen the road and remove encroachments from Garam Chashma to Gobor Road has reached its final phase. Contractors have already expanded several sections. They have reinforced walls in difficult areas, while work on the remaining walls continues. In some spots, workers blasted large rocks to complete the road repairs.

CHITRAL, Aug 13, 2025: During a surprise inspection of the Lowari Tunnel approach road in Baradam, Additional Deputy Commissioner (ADC) General Abdul Salam identified substandard construction at multiple locations. He immediately ordered contractors to remove defective materials and redo the work to meet approved standards. The ADC emphasized that public funds must be used responsibly

S. Shahabuddin YARKHUN, Aug 13, 2025: Flooding in the Yarkhun River has damaged more than 20 families in Birzoz village. The river’s strong currents swept away farmland, fruit trees, standing crops, and construction timber. It also destroyed the local cricket ground. Many families lost their only source of income and part of their homes. The