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Ministry, AKF sign MoU for livelihood security in rural areas

ISLAMABAD: Ministry of Climate Change and Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for collaboration and coordination aimed at livelihood security of people living in the rural areas of Gilgit-Baltistan. Under the MoU, the ministry will focus on key areas such as climate change and environmental coordination, matters relating to sustainable development, […]

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Illegal building on Lowari Tunnel\’s approach road demolished

CHITRAL: A building constructed on the approach road of Lowari Tunnel at Ashiret was demolished by the district administration on Friday. The local admin said the action was taken under the supervision Assistant Commissioner Drosh Abdul Wali Khan. The anti-encroachment campaign launched by the administration will continue till all state land are retrieved from illegal

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Uplifting water supply project inaugurated

CHITRAL:  A scheme of potable drinking water for Dolomuch colony and Seenlasht was inaugurated on Thursday. Additional Deputy Commissioner Chitral Minhasuddin was chief guest on the occasion who unveiled the  plaque of the project. The water supply scheme was completed by Aga Khan Agency for Habitant (AKAH) with financial support of European Commission. Engineer Altaf told

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Transporters fleecing passengers even after opening of Lowari tunnel

CHITRAL: The public transporters continue to fleece the passengers despite the completion of Lowari tunnel, which has cut short the travel duration by half between the Upper Dir and Chitral districts, locals have complained. The tunnel had been inaugurated by then prime minister Nawaz Sharif on August 20, 2017, after which it was opened for

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