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 […]
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
Property prices in Chitral on the rise even before completion of Lowari Tunnel Read More »
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
A few decades back, with the aspiration to change the living standards of the rural poor, particularly women and the marginalized, the community development sector seemed exceptionally kind. Very soon, international donor(s) emerged with a variety of pledges and commitments towards bringing tangible changes to the rural communities of developing countries, such as Pakistan. People
Rural transition from communities to entrepreneurs Read More »
The narrative of those who so zealously deliver the ‘peace talks with extremists’ mantra, now stands as a rather questionable proposition. Vicious terrorist attacks against civilians and military personnel have witnessed a rude and sudden rise in the last few months especially, as compared to episodes of extremist violence before the May 2013 general election.
