News & views from Chitral
By: Prince Iftikhar Ud Din, Ex-MNA from Chitral Since 2013, under successive PTI-led governments in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), the province’s forest resources have suffered alarming and unprecedented degradation. Independent observations and time-series analysis of satellite imagery, using open-source platforms such as Google Earth, indicate a consistent and widespread decline in forest cover across multiple regions […]
The Civil Defence Department is one of Pakistan’s oldest national institutions, possessing legal cover and holding equal importance in both peace and wartime. It is not merely an organization but a philosophy and national movement built on public service, volunteerism, and collective responsibility. Civil Defence is a global institution operating in many countries through voluntary […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
CHITRAL: Residents of Chitral have been grappling with persistent disruptions in PTCL’s internet service, causing widespread frustration and affecting daily life across the district. Despite several days of poor connectivity, the company has yet to implement any meaningful measures to address the issue. The ongoing outages have severely impacted a broad segment of the population. […]
EDITORIAL It is no longer a secret that India stands shoulder-to-shoulder with Israel — a state widely involved in destabilizing the Middle East. The relationship between the two extends beyond traditional diplomatic and political ties; it is rooted in a shared ideology of occupation, suppression, and aggressive territorial expansion. Their strategic partnership, often dubbed a […]
ISLAMABAD: After years of administrative chaos and stagnation, football in Pakistan is finally regaining its footing on the international stage. In a major breakthrough, the newly elected President of the Pakistan Football Federation (PFF), Muhsin Gillani, held a successful meeting with FIFA President Gianni Infantino in Miami. The high-level engagement was warmly received, marking Pakistan’s […]