By Fateh-ul-Mulk Ali Nasir Prior to Aman-ul-Mulk’s ascension to the throne of Chitral in 1858 the fortunes of this deep valley set amongst the heights of the Hindu Kush were very different. Chitral has long had a tradition of kingship, and indeed the early signs of nationhood, since at least the days of the Chinese […]
CHITRAL: On the international mother languages day held on Feb 21, speakers at an event in Peshawar asked the government to expedite work on the mother tongue curriculum policy for which the provincial assembly had passed a bill in 2012. Meanwhile, speakers at a function arranged in Chitral also stressed the need to take steps
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CHITRAL: The three-day snow sports festival concluded in Madaklasht village of Sheshi Koh valley on Sunday. Different games involving local and non-local participants were organised, while a number of foreigners also showed up. Held by Hindu Kush Snow Sports Club with the financial assistance of Tourism Corporation Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, GLOF-II Project, UNDP and ministry of
ISLAMABAD: Anthropologists, community leaders and social activists on Saturday called for preserving the indigenous languages of Chitral, besides the local folklore, music which are the assets of intangible heritage of the valleys of this area. Cultural music and dance from the most rugged mountainous region enthralled the dwellers of twin cities on the weekend. Artistes
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DUBAI: Haji Muhammd Zafar from Chitral is well known in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for his services to the Chitralis not only in the UAE but also back home. Though he has lived in the UAE for years, Haji Zafar continues serving his community back home. He has also been actively promoting Chitral\’s culture
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