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Bridges in Chitral. Suriya Bibi inaugurates bridges in Upper Chitral

Bridges inaugurated in remote areas

BOONI: Khyber Pakthunkhwa Assembly Deputy Speaker Suriya Bibi inaugurated jeepable bridges in remote areas of Upper Chitral. According to a statement by the PTI Upper Chitral, the newly-constructed bridges were opened in Morder, Zayit, Shogram, and Purpish (Lut Oveer). Local political and social figures were also present during the inauguration ceremonies. The elders of the […]

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2024-25 declared Terichmir Year

2024-25 declared year of Terichmir

PESHAWAR: The KP government has decided to celebrate 2024-25 as the year of Terichmir, the highest peak of the province, and to start the annual Terichmir Festival. The Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) has been tasked to take immediate steps in this regard. The decision was made at a meeting on tourism promotion under the

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Five Chinese killed in suicide attack

Five Chinese killed in suicide attack

ISLAMABAD: Five Chinese nationals, including a woman, and one Pakistani were killed a suicide attacker targeted their convoy in Bisham tehsil of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Shangla district. The local police confirmed that four Chinese men and one woman had died in the attack along with a Pakistani man. They said the suicide attacker rammed an explosive-laden

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Free treatment under Health Card in KP hospitals

Over 21,500 patients treated in 13 days under Health Card

Irshadullah Khan PESHAWAR: Since the onset of Ramazan till Sunday (March 24) evening, as many as 21,512 patients have received admission to both private and public hospitals, availing themselves of the free treatment under the Health Facilitation Program (Health Card) of the KP government. This initiative has seen an expenditure exceeding 500 million rupees in

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Qari Buzurg Shah award

Sitara e Imtiaz for Qari Buzurg Shah

Irshadullah Khan ISLAMABAD: Renowned religious scholar from Chitral Qari Buzurg Shah Al-Azhari has been conferred with  Sitara e Imtiaz award by the government of Pakistan. Sitara e Imtiaz is the third highest civilian award by the state of Pakistan. He received the award at an investiture by President Asif Ali Zardari on Pakistan Day in

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Student visa rules in Australia

Australia tightens student visa rules

SYDNEY (Reuters): Australia will begin enforcing tougher visa rules for foreign students this week as official data showed migration hit another record high, which is likely to further exacerbate an already tight rental market. From Saturday, English language requirements for student and graduate visas will be increased, while the government will get the power to

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Chitral police underage drivers, bikes without number plates

Chitral police in action against errant bike riders

CHITRAL: Lower Chitral police have launched a crackdown against underage bike drivers and motorcycles without registration plates. The police in a statement said that alongside the drive to create awareness about traffic rules District Police Officer Qamar Hayat has ordered action against underage motorcycle drivers and those driving bikes without number plates. On the direction

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