Culture

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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Sufi poet Dul Mama passes away

Sufi poet Dool Mama passes away

CHITRAL: Sufi poet and humorist Abdul Ghani alias Dool Mama of Broze passed away on Saturday at the age of about 91. He remained hospitalized at Lady Reading Hospital Peshawar for over a month with health complications and breathed his last there. His body will be taken to Chitral and laid to rest at his

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Kalasha Dur Museum Bumburate, Chitral.

Kalasha Dur Museum, a repository of ancient civilization

Nestled in the breathtaking Bumburate valley of Chitral, Kalasha Dur Museum attracts tourists and archaeology lovers in droves, exploring the rare artifacts and statues of the Gandhara Civilization. Located in the heart of Bumburate  Valley in the lap of Terich Mir mountain peak, the museum’s unique architecture, sculptures, antiquities and Gandhara art masterpieces was a

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Book on Chitral's languages published

Book on Chitral\’s languages published

ISLAMABAD: A recently published Urdu book authored by Fakhruddin Akhunzada focuses on the 12 languages spoken in the Chitral, says a press release. The book, Chitral’s Languages: Past, Present and Future, has been published by the Forum for Language Initiatives (FLI), an organization dedicated to preserving the indigenous languages of northern Pakistan for over two

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Chitral News Today

Women’s contribution to Chitral’s folk literature

CHITRAL: Speakers at a seminar here  highlighted the contribution of women to the promotion of Chitral’s folk literature. The event, ‘Reviving the feminine perspective in Khowar (Chitrali language) folk literature’ was jointly organised by the Anjuman-i-Taraqi Khowar and Women Literary Forum with the financial assistance of the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme. President of a

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