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
Peshawar, August 31, 2025: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) Cabinet Committee on Legislation approved the draft of the Kalash Marriage Bill on Sunday. The approval cleared the way for its presentation before the provincial cabinet. The cabinet will send it to the KP Assembly for ratification and enactment into law. Lawmakers, activists, and minority representatives are
CHITRAL: The vibrant Uchal festival of the Kalash people has commenced simultaneously in the Bumburate and Rumber valleys. This three-day celebration, which honors the successful harvest of wheat and barley, will conclude on Friday in Bumburate. The festival began on Wednesday with the Ucaw Bandek ritual, where Kalash elders formally announced the festival’s start. Fresh
ISLAMABAD, Aug 13, 2014: Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif honored Shakira Kalash from Chitral’s Kalash Valley with the Minority Community Excellence Award. The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to the development of the Kalash tribe of Chitral. The ceremony took place at the Prime Minister’s Office. Shakira said the honor reflects not only her personal achievement
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داد بیدادڈاکٹرعنایت اللہ فیضی الفاظ بھی وقت کے ساتھ اپنے معنی بدلتے ہیں۔ کبھی معنی بدل کر محدود ہو جاتے ہیں، کبھی پہلے سے زیادہ وسیع معنوں میں استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔ مثلاً ترکستان، بدخشان اور ہندوستان میں ملا کا لفظ بہت بڑے مذہبی عالم، مصنف، فقیہ اور دانشور کے لیے استعمال ہوتا تھا۔ ملا علی
ISLAMABAD: Renowned Chitrali singer Mansoor Shabab captivated the audience with a soulful national song during the evening of music and dance, “Sham-e-Music,” at the Pakistan National Council of Arts (PNCA). The event marked Pakistan’s Independence Day.The celebration brought together art lovers and cultural enthusiasts. Mansoor Shabab’s performance highlighted the unique musical traditions of Chitral. The
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