News & views from Chitral
ISLAMABAD: The United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UNOCHA) has urged Pakistan to urgently step up its disaster risk reduction measures as the country faces increasing exposure to natural hazards. The call comes as the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) warns of heavy monsoon rains from August 14 to 22, with heightened risks […]
CHITRAL: A local mountaineering team, the Shabdaraz Group, has successfully scaled Thallo Zom peak, a 6,065-meter-high peak in the remote Hindu Raj range of Chitral. Located near the borders of Upper Dir, Swat, and Gilgit-Baltistan, Thallo Zom is known for its rugged terrain, difficult access, and breathtaking views. The mountain was first climbed in 1975 […]
ISLAMABAD: Chief of Army Staff (COAS) Field Marshal Asim Munir on Friday described Pakistan’s strategic partnership with China as “pivotal” for regional peace and stability, underscoring the deep-rooted ties between the two countries that have stood firm despite changing global dynamics. The COAS was addressing a ceremony at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi, marking the […]
CHITRAL: The growing presence of militants linked to the banned Indian-backed proxy group Fitna Al Khwarij, more widely known as Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), in Afghanistan’s northeastern Nuristan province has raised serious concerns for the peace and stability of Chitral— a district known for its beauty, harmony and peaceful traditions. Chitral is not only culturally significant […]
PESHAWAR: Tensions have surfaced within the ranks of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) as party workers in Peshawar voiced strong criticism against the central leadership, accusing it of nepotism and marginalizing long-serving members during the Senate ticket distribution process in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. During a protest held on Wednesday, local PTI activists expressed anger over the exclusion of […]
CHITRAL: In a landmark event, Lower Chitral Levies held a special Darbar at the historic Governor Cottage, where Commandant Chitral Levies and Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral, Hashim Azim, addressed the personnel and listened to their concerns. Donning the Levies uniform and decorated with the rank of “Colonel” — a first in the history of Chitral […]
RAWALPINDI: Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the National Defence University (NDU) in Islamabad today, where he delivered a keynote address to the graduating officers of the National Security and War Course, comprising participants from all military services. During his address, the Army Chief emphasized the evolving nature of […]
DROSH: Rehmat Shujauddin, who lost his life in a tragic shooting incident in Mori Lasht, was laid to rest on Monday in his ancestral graveyard in Naghor Dhap, Drosh, in the presence of hundreds of mourners. According to details, Rehmat Shujauddin, a resident of Drosh, was shot and killed by members of an opposing party over […]
Chitral (Staff Report) — The impacts of climate change are now ringing alarm bells in the once-cool mountain district of Chitral. This summer, the region is experiencing an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures soaring to levels never seen before. Over the past two days, the mercury has surged between 44°C to 46°C, at times surpassing the […]
PESHAWAR:Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), Chief of Army Staff (COAS), visited the Corps Headquarters Peshawar today, where he was given a comprehensive briefing on the prevailing security situation and ongoing counter-terrorism operations in the region. During the visit, the Army Chief also attended the funeral prayers of the Shuhada of the recent terrorist […]