CHITRAL: Deputy Commissioner Mohsin Iqbal chaired a meeting to review preparations for the upcoming Chilim Joshi Festival, a prominent religious and cultural event of the Kalash community. Officials from the district administration, police, tourism department, rescue services, communication and works department and other relevant agencies attended the meeting. The participants discussed security arrangements, traffic and […]
CHITRAL, May 2, 2025: Elderly military pensioners in Chitral have urged top national authorities to end what they describe as a burdensome and humiliating pension verification process in Chitral. In an open letter, local activist Iqraruddin Khisraw called on the chief of army staff, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and others to intervene. Retired servicemen, many
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BOONI: The newly-appointed District Police Officer (DPO) of Upper Chitral Hameedullah (PSP) has officially assumed charge of his duties. Upon arrival at the Police Lines, he was presented with a guard of honour by a police contingent, says a press release. He also visited the Martyrs\’ Monument, laid a wreath, and offered prayers for the
Monitoring Desk LOWER KOHISTAN: In a road traffic accident on Karakoram Highway at Mata Banda area of Lower Kohistan, eight members of a family lost their lives after their vehicle plunged into a deep ravine. The deceased included four children, their parents, and two relatives (women). The family was returning from Gilgit to Rawalpindi when
Shahzad Ahmad Shahzad CHITRAL: A rally was organized by the district administration of Lower Chitral in connection with International Labor Day (May 1, 2025). The rally was led by Assistant Commissioner Muhammad Aftab Munir and participated in by district administration officials, representatives of various line departments, TMA officers, and individuals from other sectors. The rally
