ISLAMABAD, March 10: While there are tall claims about the preservation of the endangered markhor in Chitral by the wildlife department, top government officials administering the affairs of the district have been accused of hunting the animal illegally and holding parties to eat its meat in groups with bonfire and traditional dance. And like
CHITRAL, March 9: Funded by European Commission, the Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) has launched a project to develop a sustainable value chain in the gems and jewellery sector by improving mining practices and upgrading technology and improving design and product development. The ‘gems and jewellery development project’ has started consultation with the stakeholders
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PESHAWAR, March 9: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister Pervez Khattak during a meeting with a delegation of PTI Chitral chapter here did not give any specific assurance about launching development projects or establishing a university in the remote valley. The three-member delegation was led by Bibi Fozia MPA and comprised Abdul Lateef, the president of PTI
CHITRAL, March 9: Every weekend when the Chitralis are allowed to travel through the under-construction Lowari tunnel, they come out with hosts of complaints about humiliation, torture and long hours unnecessary wait due to the inefficiency and bad attitude of the officials posted at the passageway. This weekend, the passengers had to wait for 24
ISLAMABAD, March 9: Participants from Gilgit-Baltistan won five positions and one special award under different age categories in the 7th national climbing competition which was held at IBEX club Islamabad on March 7-8. Director General Sports Board Gilgit-Baltistan Ajmal Bhattee was chief guest and he awarded the position holders with prizes. Ajmal Yaqoob got first
