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ANP Drosh expresses concern over KP Mines and Minerals Bill

May 4, 2025

DROSH: The Awami National Party (ANP) Tehsil Drosh held a meeting under the chairmanship of Tehsil President Qazi Israruddin, where serious concern was expressed regarding the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mines and Minerals Act. Party members criticized the bill, stating it undermines local rights over natural resources and poses risks to regional autonomy, says a press release. […]

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Reshun Gol dwellers left with no option

May 3, 2025

Shahzad Ahmad Shahzad RESHUN: Residents of Reshun Gol in Upper Chitral have started rebuilding their only connecting bridge on a self-help basis after the government failed to begin reconstruction despite issuing a tender eight months ago. Last year’s devastating floods completely destroyed the bridge, cutting off the area from neighboring Batekan Deh. The bridge served

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Pakistan falls further in Press Freedom Index

May 3, 2025

ISLAMABAD: Global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has released its annual Press Freedom Index, revealing a further decline in Pakistan\’s ranking. According to the 2024 report, Pakistan now ranks 158 out of 180 countries, down from 152 last year. The organization cited increasing threats to journalists, state control, censorship, and restrictions on freedom of

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Fire near Drosh godown brought under control

May 3, 2025

CHITRAL: A fire that broke out in the bushes near the Chitral River close to Drosh godown was extinguished by the Rescue 1122 firefighting team. According to Rescue 1122 officials, the fire started in the dry shrubs adjacent to the river. Upon receiving the emergency call, Rescue 1122 firefighting unit, along with fire vehicles, promptly

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DPO assesses security measures for Lawi hydropower project

May 2, 2025

CHITRAL: District Police Officer (DPO) Lower Chitral Iftikhar Shah paid a visit to the Lawi hydropower project in Shishi Koh to assess the security arrangements at the site. Accompanied by SDPO Drosh Circle Iqbal Karim, DSP Special Security Unit Farooq Zada, Assistant Director PEDO Luqman Khan, Security Coordinator Saeed Ahmad, Contractor Nizam Khan, personnel from

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