ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP): President Mamnoon Hussain on Monday said the government was keen to exploit the economic potential of Gilgit-Baltistan particularly its energy and natural resources for the prosperity of people. Talking to Prince Karim Aga Khan, the spiritual leader of the Ismaili community, who called on him at the Aiwan-e-Sadr, the President said […]
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RAWALPINDI, Nov 19: The bus service from Rawalpindi to Gilgit-Balitistan has been suspended due to security reasons. As a result, hundreds of commuters belonging to Gilgit-Baltistan are facing difficulties in leaving the city. Sources said that bus service to GB had been suspended under security concerns for an indefinite time, while buses coming from GB
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By Rakhshinda Shakir The combination of these three alphabets – M O M – when touches my crimson lips, the panic in my heart vanishes into soft smiles. While picturing her presence in mind I see my world emerging as a rainbow in the sky. The reverent personality in the entire world could be no
CHITRAL, Sept 11: On the directives of the KPK government, a month-long cleanliness drive was started in Chitral with an awareness walk organized by the district government on Wednesday. The walk started from Chew Bridge and after passing through the Chitral bazaar it ended at the parade ground near the Shahi Masjid. The walk was
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By Shafiqur Rehman Sonoghur is one of the most beautiful villages in the district of Chitral. Though the glacial flooding in 2007 partially destroyed Sonoghur, it has still not lost its scenic beauty and attraction. Sonoghur is one of the villages in the Tehsil Mastuj (Beeyar valley) and situated at a distance of about 90
Report Alhaj Muhammad Khan CHARUN, July 2: With the increase in temperature, the Yarkhun river has reached its high mark of last year when it destroyed the properties of people living along the river in Junali-Koch and Awi Lasht and other parts of upper Chitral. “Once the season of spring and summer was going to
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CHITRAL: Shahzada Iftikharuddin of APM-L won NA-32 Chitral with 29723 votes against PTI\’s Abdul Lateef who bagged 24121 votes followed by Abdul Akbar (JI) 20555 votes. PK-89: PPP\’s Salim Khan (winner) 11310 votes, Khalid Pervez (APML) 10234, Abdur Rehman (JUI), 9948, Sultan Mohammad (PTI) 7866, Abdul Wali (QWP) 7232, Sher Aziz (JI) 6923, Amanur Rehman
CHITRAL, May 3: With the ouster of former president Pervez Musharraf from the electoral race, a close contest is expected between the All Pakistan Muslim League (APML) candidate Shahzada Iftikharuddin and Jamaat-i-Islami (JI)’s Maulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali for the only seat of National Assembly (NA-32) in Chitral. Although Chitral has been the stronghold of Pakistan
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LONDON, April 9: A British Pakistani politician was instrumental in paving the way for former President General (R) Pervez Musharraf to stand in the upcoming Pakistani elections from the northern district of Chitral. Chaudhry Sarfraz Anjum Kahlon, who is the former lord mayor of Cambridge and a loyal friend of All Pakistan Muslim League (APML)
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SLAMABAD, April 7: President Asif Ali Zardari has said that the behaviour of Returning Officers (ROs) and the Election Commission (ECP) in the the scrutiny of election candidates was inappropriate, DawnNews reported. He said that despite Ros and ECP’s behaviour he has chosen to stay quiet, so that the caretaker government can facilitate the elections
