CHITRAL: The annual traditional festivities returned to Kaghlasht in Upper Chitral after a gap of five years on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The four-day Kaghlasht festival on its first day drew spectators from both domestic. The annual event has become the second most popular festival after the Shandur gala in Upper Chitral. The players and […]
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PESHAWAR: Pakistan Television (PTV) on Wednesday started daily Khowar news bulletin from its Peshawar centre. The Khowar news bulletin has been launched from PTV National which is telecast at 2:20pm. Khowar is the third largest language in Khyber Pakthunkhwa and is spoken by people of Chitral as well as Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan. Earlier, Khowar
PESHAWAR: Senior writer Zafarullah Parwaz has asked authorities to take steps for preservation and promotion of linguistic and cultural diversity of Chitral valley. “Chitral valley enjoys unique traditions, history and ancient heritage. Around 12 languages are being spoken with Khowar being the major lingua franca of locals,” he told this scribe. Mr Parwaz, a resident
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PESHAWAR: The four-day Chilim Jush festival will be held in the Kalash valleys of Bumburet, Birir and Rumbur from May 13, 2024, the KP Culture and Tourism Authority stated on Thursday. The annual festival comprises traditional events including dances of Kalash girls and boys to the beats of traditional drums, and will be attended by
BOONI: The three-day annual Qaqlasht festival will now start on May 1, the organizing committee announced after a meeting here on Tuesday evening. The meeting was chaired by its chief Shahzada Sikendarul Mulk. Earlier, the committee had announced that the festival would be held from April 18. However, due to the rain and road blockades
