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Construction in Kalash valleys banned to preserve local culture

CHITRAL: Modern construction in Kalash valleys of Bumburate, Rumbur and Birir, inhabited by the  Kalash tribe, has been banned on the request of the archaeology department to preserve the indigenous culture. According to an order issued by Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral Naveed Ahmed dated May 6, 2020 (available with ChitralToday), all schemes carried out by

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Out of work labourers employed for tree plantation in Chitral

CHITRAL: Out of work labourers numbering over 500 have been employed by the forest department for tree plantation in Chitral during the coronavirus lockdown. While the COVID-19 pandemic rendered daily wage earners jobless, the forest department has emerged as a temporary employer for many out of work people to earn livelihoods for their families across

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