Barrister Asad-ul-Mulk At the time of partition in 1947, the Indian Empire consisted of ‘British India’ and ‘Princely States’. British India came under the direct administrative control of the government of India, which was headed by the governor general. Conversely, Princely States were under the administrative control of ‘Indian Rulers’ and had treaty relations with […]
Published in Dawn The 2010 floods in northern Pakistan are still a fresh and painful memory for Inam Torwali, a Torwali-Kohistani lexicographer. One of the worst humanitarian disasters in Pakistan’s history, the floods led to large-scale migration from the northern mountainous regions of Gilgit-Baltistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Torwali was among those who lost their home.
Muhammad Atif The state of affairs in Chitral is a cause for concern. Despite the region\’s natural beauty, cultural richness, and positive stories, there is a sense of stagnation and lack of development. It is disheartening to see that the people of Chitral are becoming increasingly subservient, and there is a need to address this
Picture Sarwar Suroor CHITRAL: Pakistan Academy of Letters (PAL) Chairperson Dr Najeeba here said that efforts would continue to promote the Khowar language and literature of Chitral. She held out the assurance while speaking at a literary function arranged on the bank of the Chitral River by Anjuman Taraqi-e-Khowar on June 3, 2024. Senior poet,
Shams Uddin Mir Wali of Kuragh village, a revered figure in Chitral and Gilgit-Baltistan for his mastery of Khowar folk music, passed away at the age of 80 on June 7, 2024. Known as \”Mashter,\” a title reserved for true experts, his deep, resonant voice and emotive sitar performances weave spellbinding magic on his audience.
Shah Karez (rural development professional) Alauddin’s introductory remark in his book, Kalash – The Paradise Lost – captivates one’s imagination while looking at the pathetic condition in which the pagan tribe lives in the 21st century. Well said they are “miserable survivors of a glorious past.” Once the Kalash community used to be the strongest
BUMBURATE: The four-day Chilim Jush festival held in the Kalash valleys of Bumburate, Birir and Rumbur concluded on Thursday with the concluding function at Bumburate. A large number of tourists, including foreigners, visited the Kalash valleys and witnessed the celebrations of the oldest cultural festivals of the Kalash tribe. Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral Muhammad Imran
CHITRAL: FLI has taken another step towards revitalizing Yadgha, a severely endangered language of Chitral, by producing songs to attract the youth of the community. “There has been no tradition of singing in our language as Yadgha used to be considered a religious language after being associated with the great saint, Pir Nasir Khusro,” says
CHITRAL: The district administration of Lower Chitral has imposed Section 144 to ban a number of activities in the Kalash valleys during the annual Chilim Jush (Zhoshi) festival. In a handout issued on Sunday, the deputy commissioner office said that a ban has been imposed on the entry of bike riders in the Kalash valleys
BOONI: The Kaghlasht festival concluded after four days of festivities showcasing Chitral’s traditional games and sports on Sunday. On the last day, the final of match football was played between the Bronners Club, Peshawar and Booni Headquarters and the former won by two goals. The Booni Headquarters Club defeated Mroi Club and won the trophy
