M. Irshad Ullah Peshawar, Feb 12, 2026: The government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has approved the Kalash Marriage Bill, marking it the first dedicated law to protect the traditions of the indigenous community. The bill, approved by the chief minister and the provincial cabinet, establishes formal legal recognition of Kalash marriages, introduces a structured, culturally respectful […]
Garam Chashma, Feb 2, 2026: The centuries-old Phatak Festival was celebrated with great enthusiasm and religious reverence on February 1, as it is every year, in Garam Chashma, Lower Chitral. The festival commemorates the spiritual retreat of the great religious figure Pir Nasir Khusro (RA).According to tradition, Pir Nasir Khusro spent 40 days in meditation
ڈاکٹر عنایت اللہ فیضی اقبال الدین سحر وطنِ عزیز پاکستان کا ایک صوفی شاعر تھا۔ وہ ملامتی سلسلے کا صوفی تھا۔ مولانا محمد مستجاب نقشبندیؒ اور پیر ذوالفقار احمد نقشبندیؒ کا مرید تھا۔ قاری شبیراحمد نقشبندیؒ ان کے پیر بھائی تھے۔ دعوت و تبلیغ میں چلے اور تین چلے لگایا کرتا تھا، مگر ان کی
زین الملوک اقبال الدین سحرؔ محض ایک نام نہیں تھے، ایک عہد تھے: ایسا عہد جس میں آواز، لفظ، لے اور جذبہ ایک دوسرے میں گھل کر کھوار ثقافت کی صورت اختیار کر لیتے تھے۔ وہ ہمہ جہت شخصیت کے مالک تھے اور سچ تو یہ ہے کہ سحرؔ پر ناز کرنا، ان پر فخر
Peshawar, Jan 7, 2026: Renowned poet, humorist, singer and a distinguished figure of Khowar literature Iqbaluddin Sahar passed away on Wednesday morning in Peshawar. He was 75. He suffered a stroke a few days earlier and was first admitted to the DHQ hospital Chitral and then referred to Peshawar. However, he could not recover and
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Noor Shahidin – Atlanta A few days ago, a meeting was held in Chitral town under the title “Tahaffuz-e-Riwayat” (Protection of Chitrali Traditions). I listened to most of the speakers. All of them were professionals in their respective fields, yet none was formally trained in the relevant academic discipline related to culture and society. In
CHITRAL, Dec 4, 2025: A major archaeological research initiative in Upper Chitral has entered its third phase, uncovering hundreds of previously undocumented rock art carvings across the Mulkhow Valley. The project, titled “Digital Documentation of the Ancient Rock Art in Mulkhow Valley, District Upper Chitral,” is being carried out with financial support from the International
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Peshawar, Nov 19, 2025: More than 300 Afghan artists currently seeking refuge in Pakistan have approached the Peshawar High Court, requesting legal protection against their forced repatriation to Afghanistan. The petition lists the federal government, the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the chief decretary of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa as respondents. According to the filing, the petitioners,
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CHITRAL: Residents of the Chitral Valley have voiced a collective nostalgia and genuine concern over the steady disappearance of cherished autumn traditions that once defined the rhythm of their community life. Speaking at a seminar on “The Waning Traditions and Customs of Chitral” held at the press club on Sunday, local intellectuals and writers of
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Peshawar, Nov 3, 2025 (APP): Eight more historical sites have been uncovered in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, stretching from Swat to Taxila, during ongoing archaeological excavations. These discoveries add to the rich cultural heritage of the region, shedding new light on its ancient past. One of the most significant finds is the remains of a 1,200-year-old small
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