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Jashn-i-Kaghlasht continues to attract foreign and domestic tourists as competitions of various traditional games of Chitral were held on the third day in the scenic meadow in Upper Chitral.

Kaghlasht Festival attracts foreign, domestic tourists 

BOONI: Kaghlasht Festival continues to attract foreign and domestic tourists as competitions of various traditional games of Chitral were held on the third day in the scenic meadow in Upper Chitral. Different sports competitions, including polo, sports for the physically challenged persons, traditional food stalls, cultural show, tug-of-war, skate shooting, marathon race, volleyball, cricket, football, […]

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Khowar news on PTV

PTV starts daily Khowar news bulletin

PESHAWAR: Pakistan Television (PTV) on Wednesday started daily Khowar news bulletin from its Peshawar centre. The Khowar news bulletin has been launched from PTV National which is telecast at 2:20pm. Khowar is the third largest language in Khyber Pakthunkhwa and is spoken by people of Chitral as well as Ghizer district of Gilgit-Baltistan.  Earlier, Khowar

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Zafarullah Parwaz

Chitral\’s linguistic, cultural diversity needs preservation: Parwaz

PESHAWAR: Senior writer Zafarullah Parwaz has asked authorities to take steps for preservation and promotion of linguistic and cultural diversity of Chitral valley. “Chitral valley enjoys unique traditions, history and ancient heritage. Around 12 languages are being spoken with Khowar being the major lingua franca of locals,” he told this scribe. Mr Parwaz, a resident

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Chitrali men in hunting gear

Qaqlasht festival now from May 1

BOONI: The three-day annual Qaqlasht festival will now start on May 1, the organizing committee announced after a meeting here on Tuesday evening. The meeting was chaired by its chief Shahzada Sikendarul Mulk. Earlier, the committee had announced that the festival would be held from April 18. However, due to the rain and road blockades

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Shahi Masjid of Chitral built in 1924

Shahi Masjid turns 100 in July

Zahiruddin CHITRAL: The Shahi Masjid of Chitral, which was constructed by Mehtar Shujaul Mulk is going to complete 100 years of its establishment in July this year. Shujaul Mulk ruled Chitral from 1895 to 1936. Situated near the royal fort on the bank of Chitral River, the mosque gives a spectacular view as this iconic

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Mountain pride award announced for eight professionals

Details of mountain pride awards announced

ISLAMABAD: Devcom-Pakistan (Development Communications Network) on Saturday announced the details of the 11th category of Pakistan Mountains Pride Awards (PAMPA) for 2024 titled ‘Raja Changez Sultan Himalayan Odyssey Award for Creative Arts.\’ In an online artists meetup, the founder of the PAMPA and Executive Director Devcom-Pakistan Munir Ahmed said three artists will be given the

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