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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