William Blackburne It is a privilege for me to be invited to write this foreword. And for principally three among many reasons: first, because I know and admire the young author of this very considerable work; second, because my knowledge of and affection for Chitral extends back exactly 60 years since, as a young student, […]
Jamshed Ahmad Chitral’s famous traditional and cultural festival, Jashn-e-Qaqlasht 2025, will commence on April 17 and continue for four days. This announcement was made at a meeting of the Jashn-e-Qaqlasht Committee held at Qaqlasht under the chairmanship of Chief Patron Mukhtar Ahmad Sangeen. The meeting was attended by committee members and sports conveners, although Committee
CHITRAL: Anjuman Taraqqi-e-Khowar (Chitral chapter) at an emergency meeting on Wednesday condemned \”offensive remarks\” made by PPP Chitral leaders and activists against Afzalullah Afzal, a known poet and literary figure of Khowar language. The remarks were made over a video clip from a humorous poem Afzal presented in a 2021 poetry session, which was recently
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Reviewed by Dr Inayatullah Faizi The princely state of Chitral ruled by despotic Mehtar was one of the 600 infamous autonomous entities of the Indian subcontinent before the emergence of Pakistan. Due to its close proximity to the borders of Afghanistan, Russia and China, the princely state remained in the limelight during the “Great Game”
CHITRAL: A Kalash elder on Monday accused a member of his own community of conspiring against their customs, traditions, and culture. Addressing a press conference here, Bahram Shah, a former Kalash minority member of the district council, alleged that Mangil Khan was attempting to erase the centuries-old traditions of the Kalash people, causing distress among
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CHITRAL: Arrangements have been made for holding Kaghlasht festival in Upper Chitral in a befitting manner to attract tourists. This was stated at a meeting of the Kaghlasht Festival Committee held in Booni with Shahzada Sikandarul Mulk, the president of Chitral Polo Association, in the chair. It was decided that the event, to be held
M. irshad Ullah Khan PESHAWAR: Markhor Fakhre Chitral Award Season 3 took place on Saturday at Nishtar Hall, Peshawar, organized by Colors of Chitral. The event was aimed at recognizing individuals who have made significant contributions to the promotion of Chitral’s culture, heritage, and various professional fields. Dr. Shafqat Ayaz, Minister for Information Technology, was
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Irshadullah Khan PESHAWAR: A special screening of the reformative telefilm \”Naway Sehar\”, focusing on providing skills and employment opportunities for children and women was held at Peshawar Press Club. Arranged by Help Organization in collaboration with Helvetas Pakistan, the event saw the participation of a large number of artists and representatives of civil society. The
Zahid Ali Poetic devices used in Yar-e-Man Hamin 1. Metaphor Tu ke daryae shurshoor, the muxo ghernanu awa yarei Ta khosh darakan muxi we tatu we nanu awa yarei If you are the brimming mighty river, I am a whirlpool in it. From amongst your lovers, I am a parentless person. 2. Simile Na parizaad
Muhammad Irshadullah PESHAWAR: The ancient and traditional festival of Chawmos is being celebrated with great enthusiasm in the beautiful Kalash valleys of Chitral. This festival is held every year in the winter season and the Kalash tribe celebrates it with religious devotion and cultural traditions. The Chawmos festival includes special dances, songs, and religious rituals.
