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Arandu Truce: Pakistan-Afghanistan elders agree on peace framework

CHITRAL: Following a jirga between tribal elders from the border areas of both countries, a ceasefire agreement has been finalized in the Arandu sector along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border. According to details, after prolonged consultations in a grand jirga involving local elders from Pakistan’s border area of Arandu and elders from Afghanistan’s Kunar province (Nari district), […]

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Crises in Nuristan; Growing disillusionment with Taliban regime policy

CHITRAL: Due to the lack of seriousness on the part of the Taliban regime in Afghanistan, public hardships are increasing in dozens of valleys of the eastern districts of Barg-e-Matal and Kamdesh in Nuristan province, where thousands of people have been living in miserable conditions for several weeks without access to basic facilities. This situation […]

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Buriyogh elders seek probe as nepotism allegations rock AKAH

CHITRAL: The elders of Buryogh village, located on the Chitral–Garam Chashma Road, have accused officials of the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) of nepotism and alleged irregularities. Addressing a joint press conference, they demanded that higher authorities take immediate notice and ensure protective measures for their village against natural disasters. Speaking at a press […]