Navroz – history and evolution
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Opinion
Are we the true ambassadors of Chitral?
It is shameful that some people are making fuss over nothing. Sometimes we use social media for the purpose of the good of the people but sometimes it is used, nay, we foolishly use it for bad purposes. Especially, we – Chitralis – always use thing without knowing what will be the consequences. I don’t
Agonies of Chitrali passengers at Lowari tunnel
Nishat Afza Winters in Chitral are harsh, especially at night, during which temperatures often drop to below 15 degrees Centigrade. And then, there is heavy snowfall. As a result, the inhabitants remain imprisoned within the valley for four to five months when the only main land link connecting the area with the outside world through
Putting Chitral on track to development
The beautiful, biologically diverse and charming valley of Chitral is a district in the province of KP located in the north-western Pakistan. The breathtaking views of this mountainous region and the unparalleled hospitality of its people have always captured the attention of not only the people from other cities across Pakistan but also from the
Exploring Chitral: Khowar music, the phoenix mode
Sher Wali Khan Aseer The music composed by Khow musicians has no match, neither in terms of its richness and diversity of modes nor in intricacies of composition. The oldest modes of Khowar music are attributed to the famous fabulous bird – phoenix – probably because such music of the highest artistic beauty is unbelievable
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Hunza: another view
With reportedly the highest GDP per capita and a literacy rate of above 80pc, the Hunza valley, originally famous for its natural beauty and high life expectancy rates, has been dubbed as a successful model of development within Pakistan and abroad. The models of poverty alleviation pursued by a number of non-profits were soon replicated
A life-long journey
With the happy hope of retiring at our ‘one destination of all time’ Peshawar city (the mainstay of Chitralis’ activities stretching to every aspect) before the night darkens, we embarked on the ever challenging and tedious journey of 12 hours with the early rays of the winter sun from Chitral. Peshawar city with its assortment
Property prices in Chitral on the rise even before completion of Lowari Tunnel
Every winter, due heavy snowfall and extreme weather, Chitral used to become totally cut-off from the rest of the country for five or more months at a time. During that time, the people of Chitral were forced to travel through Afghanistan to reach other parts of Pakistan and back, as there was no accessible land
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Whose club is this anyway?
Don’t be confused learned readers, neither I am writing about the soccer club nor cricket which is celebrated and liked too much in Chitral, and Pakistan and even South Asia. I am giving my views on a Club – Chitral Press Club. Since media has become the fourth pillar of the state, it has taken