News & views from Chitral
UPPER DIR: The Sarhad Rural Support Programme (SRSP), in collaboration with the European Union Pakistan (EU), has launched the upgradation and restoration of the 2.5-megawatt hydropower project in the scenic Kumrat Valley of Upper Dir. Once completed, the project will provide clean and affordable electricity to 4,044 households, 150 hotels, and numerous small businesses, significantly […]
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) senior leader and Member of the National Assembly (MNA) from Chitral, Abdul Latif, surrendered before the Anti-Terrorism Court in Islamabad on Friday, after which he was taken into custody by the police. According to details, the Anti-Terrorism Court had earlier convicted Abdul Latif along with other party leaders and sentenced them […]
DROSH: The district administration, in collaboration with the police, has initiated a crackdown to enforce traffic laws and curb underage and unlicensed driving in Drosh. On the directives of the Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral, Additional Assistant Commissioner (AAC) Drosh, Khalilullah, along with SHO Drosh, Bulbul Hassan, and the traffic staff, conducted roadside inspections targeting underage […]
CHITRAL: The sudden transfer of the principal and a physics professor of Upper Chitral’s only degree college has sparked widespread criticism on social media against the provincial government, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf’s (PTI) local leadership, and Deputy Speaker of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Assembly, Suraiya Bibi. According to sources, both officers, belonging to Grade 20 and Grade 19, […]
CHITRAL: Following the government’s decision and announced deadline regarding Afghan refugees, families who had been residing in Chitral for decades have now begun their journey back to their homeland. According to details, during the past two days, six to seven families departed through the Lowari Tunnel en route to Torkham. The district administration has arranged […]
UPPER CHITRAL: Chitral Scouts’ martyred soldier Azizullah was laid to rest with full military honors in his native village, Madak, Upper Chitral. According to details, Sepoy Azizullah, son of Habibullah of 146 Wing Chitral Scouts, embraced martyrdom during a clash with militants at Shen Kandao Post in Landi Kotal, Khyber Agency. His funeral prayers and […]
CHITRAL: The cabinet of the Traders’ Union Chitral had announced a holiday in the Chitral bazaar on the last Sunday of each month. However, compared to last month, this month’s closure was unsuccessful. On Saturday, the President of the Traders’ Union announced that the bazaar would remain closed on Sunday, August 24. But many shopkeepers […]
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 […]