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Looking for Jashtan!

Jashtan is a special kind of being found in the mythology of Chitral. The Jashtan appears to us in two different forms. While some may say they were pixie-like, others beg to differ with the argument that they were actually dwarves. Whatever be their physical features, theirs is a story that is still somewhat alive.

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Rain/snowfall forecast for Chitral

PESHAWAR: Light to moderate rain with snowfall over the mountains is likely in upper parts of Khyber Pakthunkhwa, including Chitral, from January 27.  Based on the forecast made by the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) directed the departments concerned to remain on alert to meet any emergency. The PMD said,

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Action sought against Chitrali human smugglers

Action sought against Chitrali human smugglers

CHITRAL: The government has been urged to take action against Chitrali agents involved in sending labourers to Saudi Arabia without arranging work for them. Addressing a press conference, Haider Nawaz, Zakirullah, representatives of an overseas Chitralis\’ organization, alleged that Amanullah (Hon Chitral), Rahim Jan and Sher Muhammad (Ayun), Abdul Qadir (Zang Lasht), Muhammad Islam (Kosht),

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سیاست یا ملامت

داد بیداد ڈاکٹرعنایت اللہ فیضی جوں جوں قومی انتخابات کے دن قریب آرہے ہیں وقت کے ساتھ سیاسی درجہ حرارت میں تیزی آرہی ہے ہمارے ہاں انتخابی ماحول پوری دنیا سے الگ ہوتا ہے دنیا بھر کے جمہوری ممالک میں انتخابی مہم تہذیب کے دائرے میں ہوتی ہے، شائستگی کے ساتھ ہوتی ہے اس میں

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Snowless winter

Aqib Ullah (Jangbazar Chitral) The climatic conditions in Pakistan are deteriorating day by day. Gone are the days when climate change was merely a concern for urban areas. Climate change, the rapidly rising impact of this serpent is felt in every corner of the country, obscuring distinctions between winter and summer zones. Traditionally, January and

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