By Prof. Mumtaz Hussain This is the story of a Chitrali sports veteran who despite lack of facilities and training opportunities played a remarkable role in the national and international scene. We joined the High School Buni in 1969, in the sixth class. From our village primary school came with us a rather shy boy,
Eid prayers at Drosh.–Photo by Kamal A. Jamil.[/caption] CHITRAL, Oct 17: Eidul Azha was celebrated in all parts of Chitral with religious zeal on October 16. Cold weather coupled with rain in some parts of the valley forced people to spend the day indoor. Because of the week-long vacation, a large number of Chitralis, especially
ISLAMABAD, Oct 16: The Federal Urdu University has decided to include in its courses the teaching of Khowar, Shina and Balti languages from the next session. The decision was taken at a a meeting held at the university with vice chancellor Dr Zafar Iqbal in the chair. The meeting also decided to open three new
CHITRAL, Oct 15: The Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP) will construct a 55kw hydropower station for Muzhen village of Oveer valley with the financial assistance of Programme for Economic Activity and Community Empowerment (Peace) Project. An agreement in this regard was inked here the other day between the local community and the SRSP. Speaking on
CHITRAL, Oct 15: A 16-year-old girl committed suicide in Jughoor village by jumping into the Chitral river. Her body was retrieved from the water and buried in the village. The victim was identified as Bushra Naz, daughter of Mohammad Azam. An official of the Chitral police said the girl was a student of a local
