YARKHUN: A bridge built over Grovur stream collapsed when a cement-loaded datsun crossed it on Wednesday, local people told ChitralToday. The datsun was going to Meragram No 2 when the accident occurred; however nobody was injured seriously. The wooden bridge over the stream located between Yukum and Phashk was constructed recently. After collapse of the […]
KARACHI: To mark the Global Ismaili Civic Day celebrated annually around the world on 25th September, Ismaili CIVIC Pakistan introduced a module on climate change and environmental sustainability for schools to teach students. The formal launch ceremony was held at the Sultan Mahomed Shah Aga Khan School, Karachi. Shehzad Roy, founder and president of Zindagi
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PESHAWAR: A UNDP mission led by its Resident Representative Knut Ostby visited Chitral to meet the flood-affected community and identify recovery and reconstruction needs. This year, incidents of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs) compounded by torrential monsoon rainfall increased the water levels in the rivers, causing hill torrents and flash flooding, putting the communities downstream
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AYON: Owners of land located along the proposed road to the Birir valley have agreed to allow the start of construction work on the road before payment of compensation to them to avoid further delay in completion of the project. The landowners agreed to the request from members of a special committee formed to ensure
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AYON: The village council of Bumburate has passed a resolution condemning the negligence of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) and its auxiliary departments which reportedly led to the death of two persons from the area two days ago. The village council met with its chairman Khalilur Rehman in the chair and all
