Nazakat Hussain Natural disasters are large-scale events that are often unexpected and can cause death, destruction of property and leave the survivors in a severe state of trauma. Disasters affect millions of people around the globe every year. Many studies have shown increased short-term and long-term mental health consequences such as depression, post-traumatic stress disorder […]
Bashir Hussain Azad CHITRAL: While the weather normalized after incessant rains and devastating floods across Chitral on Sunday, reports from the secluded and scenic Golen valley of Lower Chitral showed disturbing scene of destruction to public and private properties. The flash floods have also damaged the diversion structure and power channel of the 108 megawatt
CHITRAL: A young man reportedly committed suicide by jumping into the Chitral river in Ayun, Rescue 1122 said on Thursday. According to family sources, Saifur Rehman, son of Haseebur Rehman, a resident of Ayun Maskur, was mentally disturbed, said the emergency service. After getting information, Rescue 1122 launched an operation but could not recover the
PESHAWAR: The KP government has approved the first ever biosphere reserve of the province in the Bashqar Gol and Shandur valleys of Upper Chitral. The approval was given at a meeting of the provincial cabinet with Chief Minister Mehmood Khan in the chair. He said with the establishment of this first-ever biosphere reserve, the total
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BOONI: The diamond jubilee of Pakistan was celebrated by government departments and civil society with flag-hoisting ceremonies and rallies across Chitral on August 14, 2022. The Ismaili regional Council Upper Chitral arranged a diamond jubilee independence day function at the deputy commissioner office in Booni in which government officials and people from different walks of
A large group of people on Friday took to the streets across Swat to protest against the presence of militants in mountains bordering the area, asserting that they will never allow any elements to sabotage the “hard-earned peace” in the region, dawn.com reported. The protests, titled ‘We want peace in Swat’ and ‘No to terrorism’,
Prof. Rahmat Karim Baig Pakistan is a ‘Banana Republic’ for its staggering position, both in political and economic fields, because the MNAs and MPAs have not achieved the majority votes of their constituencies and, therefore, sell votes for dollars and abuse the trust or confidence of their supporters. Why? Because in the general elections, many
Fadi Qureshi People in every household face incidents and injuries regularly, but most of them lack the awareness of having a first aid kit. Sometimes, having an organized first aid kit at your home can help prevent an injury from getting worse and can often save lives as well. Giving first aid at home can
CHITRAL: The Garam Chashma road, which was blocked at numerous points during the recent rains and flash floods, has been reopened after removal of the debris. The National Highway Authority (NHA) used machinery and labourers to open the road which was blocked at Shoghore, Bilphok, Kenisgar, Shali Gol, Balach and near Chitral airport. Moreover, the
Prof. Rahmat Karm Baig During the reign of Amanul Mulk, relations between Chitral and the British rulers of India became linked. Many delegations reached Chitral, at first as individuals but later in teams, and negotiated possibilities of a pact of friendship that was finally concluded in 1885. Gifts were sent to the princes by the
