CHITRAL: During Chilim Jush (Joshi) Festival of Kalash community, special facilitation centers will be established by Lower Chitral police to provide all possible support to domestic and foreign tourists. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by District Police Officer (DPO) Iftikhar Shah at the DPO Office in Balach. DPO Shah emphasized that the […]
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CHITRAL: Deputy Commissioner Mohsin Iqbal chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Chilim Joshi Festival, a prominent religious and cultural event of the Kalash community. Officials from the district administration, police, tourism department, rescue services, communication and works department and other relevant agencies attended the meeting. The participants discussed security arrangements, traffic and
RUMBUR: Local athletes thrilled audience with traditional games like archery, buzkashi, and wrestling during the weeklong Shkanda Festival in Rumbur. Al-Quraish Welfare Society and Kalash Valley Development Authority jointly organized the event, attracting participants and guests from across the country. The organizers aimed to preserve indigenous heritage and engage the youth with their cultural roots.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Nomad Gallery arranged an exhibition and documentary screening, “Rekindling: the Kalash narrative.” The cultural event emerged from a unique three-part residency conducted by curator Nageen Hyat, focusing on the rich traditions and contemporary challenges of the Kalash people of Chitral. The exhibition showcased powerful works by
BOONI (CHITRAL): After interruptions by rain, the three-day Kaghlasht festival 2025 concluded after almost a week on Thursday (April 24). The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Culture and Tourism organized the annual cultural event at the scenic Kaghlasht plains in Upper Chitral, drawing thousands of local and foreign tourists. Throughout the week, teams competed in football,
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Jamshaid Ahmed BOONI: The Kaghlasht Festival 2025 continued in full swing on its third day after interruption by rain. After the rain cleared, the weather turned pleasant, allowing the resumption of sports competitions. Thrilling matches of football, cricket, and volleyball took place, accompanied by traditional Chitrali dance and cultural shows that added vibrant color to
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BUMBURATE: Kalasha Dur celebrated 20 years of service to the community by holding a function. Speakers at the gathering paid tribute to the Greek volunteers who contributed a distinctive building and vital resources to Kalasha Dur. They said these contributions will remain a lasting part of the institution’s legacy. Chairman Luke Rehmat outlined the school’s
PESHAWAR: Advocate Ahmad Ali was unanimously elected as the new chairman of the Kalash Valleys Development Authority (KVDA) at its 11th board meeting held at the Tourism Secretariat in Peshawar on Saturday. The meeting was attended by the director of Culture and Tourism Authority, the deputy commissioner of Chitral Lower, and other board members. Participants
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BOONI: Kaghlasht once again echoed with the sounds of celebration as the annual festival commenced on Friday. The event, organized under the auspices of the Culture and Tourism Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, features a rich blend of traditional and modern sports, including polo, football, cricket, volleyball, and indigenous games. The festival will conclude on April
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Ali Murad CHITRAL, April 13: As spring breathes new life into the valleys of Chitral, a magical transformation sweeps across the rugged terrain – the apricot blossom is in full bloom, painting the hillsides and orchards in shades of white and blush pink. From the low-lying areas of Drosh to the alpine settlements of Upper
