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Yarkhun River in high flood

CHITRAL, June 23: As the temperature started to rise even in the upper parts of Chitral, streams in all the valleys have swollen, creating flooding in the rivers, especially in Yarkhun River. [caption id=\"attachment_2844\" align=\"alignleft\" width=\"300\" caption=\"Yarkhun River near Dizg.--File\"][/caption] Reports reaching here from Yarkhun valley said Birzoz was under the threat of river flooding […]

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Mastuj-Shandur road in ruins

GHIZER, June 23: Former President Pervez Musharraf had given the gift of a wide road to link Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, besides planning to lay a network of roads in the region to facilitate the masses. However, due to the rampant corruption and lack of accountability in the communication and works department of Chitral, this vital road has totally

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Two hunger strikers hospitalized

CHITRAL, June 22: Two of the six employees of Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA), on a hunger strike for the last seven days, were rushed to the DHQ hospital after they fainted and their blood pressure plunged to a dangerous level here on Friday. Doctors in the hospital said the condition of the two admitted to

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Chitral Scouts lifts polo cup

CHITRAL, June 22: Chief Minister Polo Cup Tournament concluded in Chitral. The Chitral Scouts won the tournament after defeating Subdivision Mastuj by nine goals against one. Chief guest, Syed Jamal Shah, secretary sports KPK, on the occasion said people of Chitral are peace-loving and they have maintained their royal tradition of horse keeping even in this age

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Govt asked to strengthen wildlife dept

CHITRAL, June 21: The district of Chitral should be divided into four wildlife divisions to promote biodiversity and preserve different species of animals and birds, said experts and workers of different conservation organisations. They said Chitral was the richest district of the province in terms of biodiversity but it remained unexploited owing to paucity of

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