TOP NEWS
Arandu, portion of Yarkhun road among 30 schemes approved
ISLAMABAD: The government has approved construction of about 30 roads and five bridges across the two districts of Chitral. In this regard, funds for the projects have been transferred from the federal to the KP government. The provincial government has asked the deputy commissioners to prepare project concept 1 (PC-1) and submit the details on a priority basis. The projects will be implemented under the Sustainable Development Goals Achievement Programne. … Read more ↪
BRIEF NEWS
Scores of villages affected by floods go unnoticed
CHITRAL: Repeated flash floods have wrecked havoc with private properties in villages across Chitral this year but most of them have gone unnoticed. In major areas, roads passing through the affected villages are also blocked and there is no one to remove the mud and debris. Kalash valleys, Yarkhun, Laspur, Mastuj and Reshun have been hit by floods recently. On the directions of Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral Naveed Ahmed, Assistant … Read more ↪
OPINIONS
Chitral and the threat of global warming
By Prof. Rahmat Karim Baig This summer Chitral experienced the worst aspect of global warming in July when GLOF hit the narrow valley of Golen, washing away the channel of the 108 mg hydel powerhouse, three irrigation pipelines and two water supply schemes within minutes. It was because of the unusual heat that forced out the volume of water in the lakes in the glaciers of the said valley. This … Read more ↪
EDUCATION
Talent awards distributed among students of six schools
RESHUN: Youth Club Reshun distributed awards among talented students of six different school at Sammarqand School and College Reshun. Retired chief Waez Amir Hamza chaired the event while Riaz Ahmad, Manager National Bank of Pakistan Reshun branch, was as chief guest, says a press release. Speaking on the occasion, notables, teachers and public representatives appreciated the effort of Youth Club Reshun for encouraging talented students. The chief guest appreciated the … Read more ↪
Politics
Black day: PPP vows to continue struggle for democracy
CHITRAL: The PPP Chitral on Friday observed a black day against the imposition of martial law in the country by Gen Ziaul Haq on July 5, 1977. In this regard, the party held a gathering chaired by PPP Upper Chitral … Read more ↪
CULTURE
With an arm and a leg, a Kalash man carves his fortune
PESHAWAR: While the developed world makes strides in offering multiple career opportunities to the disabled, in a country like Pakistan, those who happen to be both physically challenged and poor are still viewed by many as a burden. Yet far from letting his limited mobility be a handicap, one Kalash man has not only found success for himself by honing his artistic talents but has also managed to support the destitute … Read more ↪
LETTERS
I want to set up Chitrali sheep farm
I am living in Rawalpindi and am interested to develope a sheep farm of Chitrali breed. I do have lot of space and sheds etc. due to this breed and its unique and different look I want to go for … Read more ↪