CHITRAL: A book on the life and literary and cultural services of former Drosh governor Shahzada Muhammad Hissamul Mulk was launched. Arranged by a literary organisation Bazm-e-Khowar Chitral, Dr Shahzada Sardarul Mulk, the son of late Hissamul Mulk, was the chief guest at the launching ceremony. Prominent literary figure and former president Anjumn-e-Taraqqi Khowar Amir […]
CHITRAL: Steps to standardize the spelling system of Khowar language has been started by a group of experts. The Forum for Language Initiative (FLI) has started standardization work for languages spoken in its target area (northern Pakistan) with initiation of steps to standardize the spelling system of Khowar. A three-day workshop jointly organized by Mother
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GILGIT: The three-day Pakistan Learning Festival, which began at the Fatima Jinnah Government Degree College for Women on Tuesday, concluded on Thursday. The organsiers said the event was meant to celebrate and preserve the multicultural heritage and eco-diversity of the region. The festival was organised by the Idara-i-Taleemo Aagahi`s flagship programme, Children`s Literature Festival, in
AYUN: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has purchased 20 kanals in Bumburate, Rumbur and Birir valleys to set up new graveyards and extend dancing places to help preserve the ancient culture of Kalash tribe. The lands have been acquired as no space was left in the existing graveyards in these valleys and there was a need
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AYUN: For the second consecutive year, the Kalash community celebrated its annual Chilim Jusht spring festival in Bumburate, Birir and Rumbur under the Covid-19 restrictions. The five-day festival concluded on Sunday. The administration had banned the entry of tourists, both local and non-local, while police and Chitral Levies manned roads leading to the valleys. A
