The findings of a recent study concerning the high prevalence of suicide cases in Gilgit-Baltistan present a worrying picture of this remote and ruggedly beautiful land. Clearly, there is a mental health crisis of considerable proportions in the region that is not being adequately addressed. According to the Prevention of Suicides in Gilgit Baltistan: an […]
CHITRAL: A teenage boy from Ayun in Chitral, who was left seriously injured after he shot himself in a suicide attempt two weeks ago, succumbed to his injuries at a hospital in Peshawar. Zubair Ahmad was a college student and the only son of his parents. Local residents said Zubair was least interested in studies
Akhunzada Gul Hamaad Farooqi CHITRAL: An all parties’ conference (APC) was held in Mroi upper in Lower Chitral in which the participants demanded that the government should ensure supply of electricity to Koh valley without further delay. Former MNA Shahzada Iftikharuddin was chief guest while the conference was presided over by former MPA Maulvi Abdul
BOONI: One person lost his life and three others were injured in a road accident in Upper Chitral on Wednesday, police and Rescue 1122 said. The Rav4 of Salahuddin was going to Muzhgol from Aliabad in Qaqlasht when it fell into a ravine in the hilly area due to brake failure. The injured were shifted
CHITRAL: An integrated system of bulwarks across the valley of Chitral has become necessary to protect it against the floods in Chitral River and the streams of different villages which are becoming frequent due to climate change. The relentless torrential rains during the last summer continuing for more than three weeks without a respite have
