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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Mumtaz Hussain NEW YORK, Nov 3, 2025: The Pakistani-American community in New York came together to celebrate Gilgit-Baltistan’s rich cultural heritage and its accession to Pakistan at the much-anticipated GB Cultural Fest and Day of Accession. The event, organized by the Soni Watan Organisation of Gilgit-Baltistan, served as both a celebration of the region’s traditions
Bashir Hussain Azad | Chitral Today DROSH (CHITRAL), November 1, 2025:The Gujjar community in Chitral organized a large thanksgiving rally and public gathering in Drosh Bazaar to express their gratitude to the KP government for officially declaring Gujari as the sixth parliamentary language of the province. A significant number of Gujjar elders, community leaders, youth
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Peshawar, Oct 22, 2025 (APP): The creative voices of street children came to life through colors and canvases at the University of Peshawar on the International Day of Artists. Held at PUTA Hall as part of the university’s 75th Anniversary Celebrations, the art exhibition showcased the children’s expressions of hope, struggle, and resilience, demonstrating the
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Chitral, Aug 31, 2025: The launch ceremony of the late poet Abdul Wakeel Soz Khatana’s book, Aaina-e-Rozgar, was held at the Town Hall in Chitral on Sunday. Khatana, the first published poet from the Gujjar community of Chitral, was widely respected for his literary contributions. The event was attended by poets, writers, enthusiasts of the
CHITRAL, Aug 31, 2025 (APP): Tucked deep within the emerald slopes of the Hindukush mountains, the Kalash Valley welcomes visitors with misty rains, blooming wildflowers, and the vibrant rhythms of Kalasha culture. This valley, home to the indigenous Kalasha people, offers more than scenic beauty—it preserves a living heritage that continues to thrive in the
