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DROSH, Jan 20, 2026: Several newly installed electricity transmission poles in Shishi Koh Valley, Tehsil Drosh, Lower Chitral, have already collapsed during this year’s snowfall, raising serious concerns among residents about their quality installation. Locals alleged that the transmission lines failed to meet required standards.Imranul Mulk, President of Drosh Action Forum and Tehsil President of […]

Chitral, Jan 20, 2026: The report of a postmortem conducted on the snow leopard found dead at Garam Chashma has been released by the Wildlife Department According to the report issued by Veterinary Officer Imadullah, the snow leopard was approximately 12 years old and male.The report stated that the wild car showed no signs of

Chitral, Jan 20, 2026: The Lower Chitral police have continued targeted operations against individuals involved in the drug trade and other criminal activities.In a latest operation, a suspect involved in drug-related activities was apprehended during a house search. The arrested individual has been identified as Mahboob Elahi, a resident of Broz. During the search, police

CHITRAL, Jan 20, 2026: Intermittent rain and snowfall continued in and around the Lowari Tunnel area with up to six inches of snow recorded by Tuesday afternoon, according to the DC Lower Chitral office.On the directives of the Deputy Commissioner, all relevant departments have been placed on high alert to ensure smooth traffic flow and

Chitral, Jan 19, 2026: The death of a rare snow leopard in Garam Chashma valley of Lower Chitral has sparked public criticism and renewed questions about the performance and accountability of the Wildlife Department.Local sources told ChitralToday that the snow leopard was first spotted by locals in Thunik village about one and a half months

Peshawar, Jan 19, 2026: The government has initiated action to confiscate approximately 1.4 million cubic feet (CFT) of illegally felled timber allegedly held by timber mafia groups in Arandu Gol, Lower Chitral. The government plans to distribute the proceeds transparently among local residents and fund major development projects in the area.According to official sources, the

Islamabad, Jan 19, 2026: The federal government has sought an urgent report from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government about the illegal logging, forest destruction and timber smuggling in the Arandu area of Chitral district.According to a letter issued by the Prime Minister’s Inspection Commission (PMIC) on December 22, 2025, verified information gathered during monitoring of

Islamabad, Jan 18, 2026: The Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for Chitral and several other districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, forecasting extremely cold temperatures in the region over the next few days. According to the latest forecast, the upper and hilly areas of the province are likely to experience severe cold weather conditions. In