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Tourists shying away from Chitral due to wrong PIA flight schedule

December 13, 2018

CHITRAL: The selection of ‘inappropriate’ timings and days by the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) for Chitral is resulting in frequent cancellation of flights and inconvenience to the passengers. The passengers complained that the airline had curtailed the number of flights on Chitral route from earlier 21 flights a week (three flights daily) to only two

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Yak sellers from Broghil start arriving in town

December 13, 2018

By Zahirudin CHITRAL: The residents of Broghil valley have begun taking yaks to Chitral town to sell them and purchase household items for the imminent five months long winter season when their area will remain cut off from the rest of the district. Situated at a height of 12,500 feet above the sea level in

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Nigahbans continue protest for release of unpaid salaries

December 12, 2018

BOONI: A large number of Nigahbans from different parts of Mastuj subdivision continued their protest on the third consecutive day here on Wednesday demanding payment of their 14 months’ stuck up salaries. The protesters also held a rally and chanted slogans for the acceptance of their demand. Despite biting cold weather, the Nigahbans were not

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Kalash community\’s winter festival begins

December 12, 2018

BUMBURATE: Kalash community members dance during their ongoing annual Chitramas festival being celebrated in the valleys of Bumburate, Rumbur and Birir. The festival got underway on Tuesday night and will continue till Dec 22. A large number of tourists have arrived in the area to enjoy the festivities. Sacrifices of lamb, goat and cow are

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Children suffering from Down syndrome visit Chitral

December 12, 2018

CHITRAL: A group of children suffering from the Down syndrome visited Chitral to create awareness about the issues being faced by the children. The visit was arranged by a charity organization. Jalal Akbar Dar of Al-Jalal Welfare Trust said they have set up a rehabilitation centre for such children in Jhelum. He said children suffering

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