LATEST NEWS
NADRA office closed after detection of coronavirus
DROSH: The office of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) in Drosh was on Tuesday closed for two days – Aug 12 and 13 – after two staff members were found infected with coronavirus. The decision was taken by the … Read more ↪
KP govt gives go-ahead for Chakdara-Rabaat expressway
PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Mahmood Khan on Monday gave the go-ahead for hiring of a consultant to conduct commercial and financial feasibility for the construction of an expressway from Chakdara to Rabaat in Lower Dir. The proposed expressway will connect Chakdara … Read more ↪
PIA to operate direct flights between Karachi and Skardu
KARACHI: Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) has initiated a plan to operate direct flights from Karachi to Skardu. PIA Chief Operating Officer Arshad Malik directed sales manager to make arrangements for direct flights between the two cities. The national carrier will … Read more ↪
Displaced families seek help against floods
BREP: About 28 families living in Khotan Lasht have appealed to the authorities concerned to help them protect their houses against floods. These families were rendered homeless in glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF) in Brep in 2007 and later years. … Read more ↪
Predator-proof corral set up in pasture of Ujnu valley
CHITRAL: For the first time, predator-proof corral has been constructed in the pasture land of Unju valley, Upper Chitral, by Snow Leopard Foundation (SLF). Snow leopard (Panthera Unica), classified as critically endangered species in Pakistan, is found in the Himalayan ranges in good … Read more ↪
538 positive corona cases reported with five deaths
PESHAWAR: The districts of Lower and Upper Chitral have reported 538 positive corona cases by Aug 8. Since the outbreak of COVID-19 on April 19 in Lower Chitral, five people have died of it, according to data released by the … Read more ↪
Monsoon plantation drive launched across Chitral
CHITRAL: The district administrations of Lower and Upper Chitral in collaboration with the forest department launched monsoon plantation drives on Aug 9. In Lower Chitral, 8,000 plants would be planted along the river near the airport where the drive was … Read more ↪
Floods block road to Yarkhun, crops damaged
DIZG: Flash floods in Dizg Gol and other areas have blocked the road cutting off link to the entire Yarkhun valley besides damaging crops and public and private properties. The road is also blocked at Mahting and Patrangaz, local people … Read more ↪
All parties ask govt to restore Chitral expressway project
Black day announced on Aug 15 in Chitral, Dir and Bajaur against dropping of Chakdara-Chitral expressway project by PTI govt. TIMERGARA: Political leaders and civil society activists from Chitral, Upper Dir, Lower Dir and Bajaur at an all parties conference … Read more ↪
Truck damaged in accident, no casualties
CHITRAL: A truck (GLT-2597) bringing bananas to Chitral from Mardan overturned after crossing Lowari tunnel, and was damaged. However, there was no casualties except minor injuries to the driver’s helper. The driver said the truck overturned due to a brake … Read more ↪