CHITRAL: During Chilim Jush (Joshi) Festival of Kalash community, special facilitation centers will be established by Lower Chitral police to provide all possible support to domestic and foreign tourists. This decision was made during a meeting chaired by District Police Officer (DPO) Iftikhar Shah at the DPO Office in Balach. DPO Shah emphasized that the […]
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CHITRAL: Deputy Commissioner Mohsin Iqbal chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Chilim Joshi Festival, a prominent religious and cultural event of the Kalash community. Officials from the district administration, police, tourism department, rescue services, communication and works department and other relevant agencies attended the meeting. The participants discussed security arrangements, traffic and
RUMBUR: Local athletes thrilled audience with traditional games like archery, buzkashi, and wrestling during the weeklong Shkanda Festival in Rumbur. Al-Quraish Welfare Society and Kalash Valley Development Authority jointly organized the event, attracting participants and guests from across the country. The organizers aimed to preserve indigenous heritage and engage the youth with their cultural roots.
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ISLAMABAD: Pakistan National Council of the Arts (PNCA) and Nomad Gallery arranged an exhibition and documentary screening, “Rekindling: the Kalash narrative.” The cultural event emerged from a unique three-part residency conducted by curator Nageen Hyat, focusing on the rich traditions and contemporary challenges of the Kalash people of Chitral. The exhibition showcased powerful works by
BOONI (CHITRAL): After interruptions by rain, the three-day Kaghlasht festival 2025 concluded after almost a week on Thursday (April 24). The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Department of Culture and Tourism organized the annual cultural event at the scenic Kaghlasht plains in Upper Chitral, drawing thousands of local and foreign tourists. Throughout the week, teams competed in football,
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