News & views from Chitral
CHITRAL: Lower Chitral witnessed a significant rise in national and international tourism during 2025, emerging as one of Pakistan’s most attractive cultural and scenic destinations, according to figures released by the District Lower Chitral Police. Official statistics show that a total of 2,204 foreign tourists visited the district during the year, while an impressive 514,630 domestic […]
PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Civil Defence Department has initiated concrete steps to revitalize the institution by formally dissolving the existing voluntary Civil Defence setup in all districts of the province. According to an official notification issued by Director Civil Defence Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Zahid Usman Kakakhel, all districts have been instructed to reconstitute a new and […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistani security and intelligence agencies have achieved a major success by arresting the spokesperson of ISIS Khorasan (ISIS-K) in a significant operation. According to media reports, the arrested individual has been identified as Sultan Aziz Azzam, the spokesperson of ISIS-K and founder of the group’s official media wing, the Al-Azaim Foundation. He was taken […]
CHITRAL: Senior political and social leaders in Chitral have alleged large-scale corruption in disaster relief and rehabilitation projects, particularly within the Communication and Works (C&W) Department, and urged authorities to launch an immediate investigation. Speaking at a press conference at the Chitral Press Club on Sunday, the leaders warned that public protests could follow if […]
ISLAMABAD: A prominent Afghan political leader and former Vice President, Amrullah Saleh, has revealed that the United States has recently provided USD 45 million to the Taliban rulers of Afghanistan. In a statement posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Amrullah Saleh claimed that newly printed U.S. currency notes were delivered to […]
CHITRAL: The Lower Chitral district administration has achieved another milestone in promoting healthy activities among youth and providing quality sports facilities by formally inaugurating a new cricket ground in Baradam Ashrait in Drosh tehsil. The inauguration is part of the district-wide initiative to construct and rehabilitate 50 playgrounds. During the opening ceremony, Deputy Commissioner Lower […]
CHITRAL: Flight Lieutenant (R) Riffatullah Khan has formally assumed the office of District Police Officer (DPO) Lower Chitral. Upon his arrival at the Police Lines after taking charge, he was received by SP Investigation Muhammad Shafi Shifa, SP Elite Force Atiq-ur-Rehman, DSP Headquarters Iqbal-ud-Din, SDPO Chitral Circle Sajjad Hussain, DSP Investigation Hazrat-ud-Din, DSP Security Tamiz-ud-Din, […]
ISLAMABAD: Jordan’s King Abdullah II, who also serves as the Supreme Commander of the Jordanian Armed Forces, visited the Global Industrial & Defence Solutions (GIDS) facility and the Tilla Field Firing Range on Monday, where he reviewed Pakistan’s defence preparedness and expressed admiration for the country’s military capabilities. According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), […]
PESHAWAR: Pakistani security forces successfully foiled an infiltration attempt by a group of Khwarij terrorists trying to cross into Pakistan from Afghanistan on the night of October 29–30. According to official sources, vigilant troops detected the movement of the infiltrating militants along the Pakistan–Afghanistan border in Bajaur District. Swift and precise engagement by the security […]
CHITRAL: The Shuhada-e-Chitral Premier League Season 2, organized by the District Football Association (DFA) Lower Chitral, concluded yesterday at the Qashqar Sports Complex Chitral. Commandant Chitral Scouts, Colonel Arsalan Abdul Majeed, was the chief guest at the final match. He met the players and lauded the DFA Lower Chitral for organizing a well-managed and exciting […]