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Project launched to reduce vulnerability to disasters in Upper Chitral

Project launched to reduce vulnerability to disasters

BOONI: Secours Islamique France (SIF) Pakistan has launched a pilot project focused on reducing local vulnerability to disasters through climate change adaptation and disaster risk management. The project was officially launched at an inception workshop held in Booni on June 22, 2023. Deputy Commissioner Upper Chitral Muhammad Khalid Zaman was the chief guest. Government departments, line […]

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MNA warns govt to resolve Chitral's wheat crisis

Govt warned of consequences if Chitral\’s wheat crisis not resolved

ISLAMABAD: Moulana Abdul Akbar Chitrali on Thursday raised concerns in the National Assembly about the wheat crisis following the significant increase of its price in Chitral. Pointing out the issue in the National Assembly, he said the price of 100 kg wheat had risen abruptly from Rs6,000 to Rs11,615. Moulana Chitrali explained that Chitral had

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HEC withdraws letter on Holi after public outcry

HEC withdraws letter on Holi after public outcry

ISLAMABAD: The Higher Education Commission (HEC) on Thursday withdrew a letter expressing objections to the celebration of the Hindu festival of Holi at a university, Dawn.com reported. The HEC’s statement comes in response to the widespread criticism received nationwide after its executive director, Dr Shaista Sohail, issued a letter taking exception to the celebration of the festival

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PDMA alerts about possible flash floods

PESHAWAR: The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) on Wednesday alerted the district administrations and concerned departments about possible flash floods due to melting of glaciers on account of heat in the upper areas of Chitral, Kohistan, Dir and Swat.  In a letter, the PDMA asked concerned departments to alert locals and tourists visiting these areas

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Faez Isa nex chief justice of Pakistan

President appoints Justice Isa as next chief justice of Pakistan

ISLAMABAD (APP): President Dr Arif Alvi on Wednesday approved the appointment of Justice Qazi Faez Isa as the next Chief Justice of Pakistan. Justice Qazi Faez Isa will assume office on September 17, 2023, following the retirement of the incumbent Chief Justice of Pakistan Justice Umar Ata Bandial, a President House statement said. The incumbent

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