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Kalash traditions

Kalash elder accuses own community member of undermining traditions

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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Fakhre Chitral award

Ceremony held to distribute Fakhre Chitral awards

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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Teli film Naway Sehar

Telefilm on child rights, women empowerment

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

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Encroachment on land of Kalash

Chitramas festival begins from Rumbur

CHITRAL: The Kalash winter festival of Chitramas – also named Chawmoss – commenced in the Rumbur valley here on Sunday, while it will start two days later in the Bumburet and Birir valleys. Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has taken a number of initiatives to facilitate the Kalash people to celebrate their two-week-long

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Olden days, golden days

Khalid Zafar “A sparrow perched on a delicate bough of a thistle and opened a rag, in which corals were tied up. Instantly, one of the corals fell into the thistle; the sparrow said, “O thistle, give me my coral, the thistle replied, I won’t do that, it’s none of my business.” When after narrating

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