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IRC warns of humanitarian crisis in flood-hit areas

March 24, 2023

ISLAMABAD: As the rehabilitation process after floods 2022 is still underway, the International Rescue Committee (IRC) stresses the need to invest in multisectoral inclusive rehabilitation programs that take into account the long-term needs of the flood-affected communities. The IRC foresees that critical gaps in recovery across nutrition and food security, health, shelter, education, and WASH […]

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New cabinet of student body takes oath

March 23, 2023

PESHAWAR: The newly elected office-beaters of Chitral Student Association were administered oath at a ceremony held in Peshawar press club on Wednesday. Special Secretary Elementary and Secondary Education Abdul Karam administered the oath to the newly elected cabinet. After taking the oath, the newly elected President Ali Akbar Khan assured the students that efforts to

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Chitral roads at mercy of Allah, says CJ

Conviction of three set aside in honour killing case

March 20, 2023

PESHAWAR: The Peshawar High Court has set aside, on the basis of a compromise, the conviction and sentence of life awarded to three persons including a woman for killing their female relative on pretext of honour in Upper Chitral district. A two-member bench consisting of Justice Mohammad Naeem Anwar and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan observed

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Geographical mapping of mineral deposits begins

March 19, 2023

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has started geographical mapping of potential unexplored mines and mineral deposits in different districts, including exploration study of lithium metal in Chitral. \”We have started mapping of the potential mines and mineral sites with assistance of Geological Survey of Pakistan (GSP). The mapping of 5,000 square kilometers areas in KP,

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Culture show opens to promote tourism potential of Chitral

March 19, 2023

Irshadullah Khan PESHAWAR: Special Assistant to Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Malik Maher Elahi inaugurated a culture show organized to promote micro business and tourism potential of Chitral. In order to highlight the natural beauty of Chitral in the country and abroad, the event is intended to take advantage of the natural resources of Chitral to

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Gang involved in house and shop burglaries busted by Lower Chitral police

Gang involved in house, shop burglaries busted: police

March 19, 2023

CHITRAL: The Lower Chitral police have stated that it busted a gang involved in house and shop burglaries by arresting three of its members. The police said it had received complaints about thefts in a house at Xang Bazaar and a shop in Bakamak. Acting on the complaints, the station house officer (SHO) City Munirul

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Polytechnic institute inaugurated in Chitral town

March 18, 2023

GH Farooqui CHITRAL: For the first time, a government polytechnic institute has been opened in Chitral after upgrading the existing technical and vocational training centre in the town. The institute was formally opened by Technical Education and Vocational Training Authority (TEVTA) Managing Director Prof Engineer Abdul Ghafar in the presence of Deputy Commissioner Muhammad Ali

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DC holds only-for-women open kutchery at Charun

March 17, 2023

BOONI: The deputy commissioner of Upper Chitral on Friday held a first of its kind open kutchery for women to help them get their issues resolved at their doorsteps. According to a statement issued by the DC office, the open forum was arranged at the Govt Middle School for Girls, Charun. DC Muhammad Khalid Zaman

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Nida Khan Canadian ambassador for one day

Chitrali girl becomes Canadian ambassador for a day

March 17, 2023

ISLAMABAD: The High Commission of Canada in Pakistan celebrated International Women\’s Day 2023 by hosting its first-ever \’Ambassador for a Day\’ event. The event provided a unique opportunity for a Chitrali student, Nida Khan, to experience the day-to-day responsibilities of a Canadian diplomat. During the event, Nida Khan from Parwak Upper Chitral met Canadian diplomats,

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Four-day Chitral festival inaugurated

March 15, 2023

CHITRAL: A four-day Chitral festival was on Wednesday inaugurated by district administration officials in the town. A large number of people witnessed the inaugural ceremony at the parade ground. Teams from different areas and departments are taking part in cricket, volleyball and football matches. Various cultural and musical events are also being organized. Opening the

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