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Trying civilians in military courts against international law, says Amnesty

May 16, 2023

Responding to the press release published yesterday by the Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) indicating the Pakistan military’s intention to bring ‘arsonists’ during last week’s violent protests to trial under the Pakistan Army Act and Official Secret Act, Dinushika Dissanayake, Deputy Regional Director for South Asia at Amnesty International, said: “It is alarming to note […]

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Festivities of Chilim Jush festival continue

May 16, 2023

CHITRAL: The four-day Chilam Josh spring festival is in full-swing in the three Kalash valleys of Rumbur, Bumburet and Birir in Lower Chitral. The main function was held in Bumburate valley on Sunday where the Kalash people sprinkled milk on their loved ones and prayed for good fortune. A number of domestic and foreign tourists

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Police told to keep vigil on suspected elements in Kalash valleys

May 16, 2023

CHITRAL: District Police Officer (DPO) Lower Chitral Ikramullah Khan on Monday directed the police personnel in Kalash valleys to keep vigil on suspected elements in the area. During a security checking of the Bumburate police station, the DPO also directed the officials to register cases upon receipt of complaints, said a spokesman for the police.

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PIA weekly flight to Chitral from June 1

May 15, 2023

ISLAMABAD: The PIA is resuming its operation on to Chitral from June 1, 2023. There will be one flight per week on the route that will be operated on Thursday. The flight will leave Islamabad International Airport at 1340 hours and from Chitral to Islamabad at 1530 hours. In response to a calling attention notice

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Protesters on way to Islamabad for sit-in outside SC

May 15, 2023

ISLAMABAD: While efforts made by the federal government failed to persuade Molana Fazlur Rehman, the PDM chief, to change the venue of the sit-in outside the Supreme Court of Pakistan, workers of JUI-F and other parties started moving from different cities to take part in the protest. At the same time, the apex court is

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