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Predator-proof corral set up in pasture of Ujnu valley

August 9, 2020

CHITRAL: For the first time, predator-proof corral has been constructed in the pasture land of Unju valley, Upper Chitral, by Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF). Snow leopard (Panthera Unica), classified as critically endangered species in Pakistan, is found in the Himalayan ranges in good numbers. Efforts are being made by the Snow Leopard Foundation to protect and preserve this […]

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538 positive corona cases reported with five deaths

August 9, 2020

PESHAWAR: The districts of Lower and Upper Chitral have reported 538 positive corona cases by Aug 8. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 on April 19 in Lower Chitral, five people have died of it, according to data released by the KP government. However, there has been no death from the virus in Upper Chitral where

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Monsoon plantation drive launched across Chitral

August 9, 2020

CHITRAL: The district administrations of Lower and Upper Chitral in collaboration with the forest department launched monsoon plantation drives on Aug 9. In Lower Chitral, 8,000 plants would be planted along the river near the airport where the drive was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Naveed Ahmed. Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Shaukat Fayaz said 30,000 plants

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Floods block road to Yarkhun, crops damaged

August 9, 2020

DIZG: Flash floods in Dizg Gol and other areas have blocked the road cutting off link to the entire Yarkhun valley besides damaging crops and public and private properties. The road is also blocked at Mahting and Patrangaz, local people told ChitralToday. The flash floods started at about 2am after torrential rain. People here escaped

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All parties ask govt to restore Chitral expressway project

August 9, 2020

Black day announced on Aug 15 in Chitral, Dir and Bajaur against dropping of Chakdara-Chitral expressway project by PTI govt. TIMERGARA: Political leaders and civil society activists from Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir and Bajaur at an all parties conference on Saturday demanded the government to restore Chakdara-Dir-Chitral expressway project under the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor

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