The Forgotten Hero of Mulkhow: Sikhan Dashman
Sifayat Shah of Hatambaig clan is remembered by his descendants and village elders as “Sikhan Dashman”, the scholar-nemesis of invading Sikh forces.
Deh Ba Deh
The Arab Baba of Chitral
A journey undertaken for Hajj in 1932 turned into a lifelong settlement for a young Saudi man, who later became known in Chitral as “Arab Baba” and left a lasting mark on the region’s social and cultural life.
Gazen: A Village of Natural Beauty
Gazen is a picturesque and peaceful village located in the Yarkhun Valley of Upper Chitral, surrounded by towering snow-covered mountains.
Construction of Chitral Suspension Bridge
(This bridge was constructed by Major F. J. Elmer, VC, RE, and the 4th Company, Bengal Sappers and Miners).
Krizma (Iris lactea) – another valuable herb of Chitral
CHITRAL: Krizma is a beautiful and beneficial plant that grows in the temperate to subalpine regions of Chitral, at altitudes ranging from 1300 to 3600 meters. It belongs to the Iridaceae family. Its funnel-shaped flowers bloom from May to June and appear in shades of purple, blue, or white. The leaves are tough, strap-like, and
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