Chitralis move to higher pastures to escape Covid-19
CHITRAL: The Covid-19 dread has shifted the village hustle and bustle to the pastures in the highlands in Upper...
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Pandemic dampens Chitralis’ fervour associated with Russian olive boom
CHITRAL: The upper parts of Chitral have been flooded with the spellbinding aroma of Shinjurispru (Russian olive),...
Billions spent but no end to Chitral power crisis
The people of Chitral have been facing problems due to frequent power outages for the last two years though billions...
Snow sports gaining popularity in Chitral
The topography of Madak Lusht village in Chitral is said to be ideal for snow sports as the area usually receives...
Chitral at high risk of natural hazards
Harsh climatic conditions and unique topography have made Chitral region vulnerable to natural disasters, including...
Kalash women victim of dietary restrictions
Kalash women continues to be the victim of malnutrition due to poverty and the rigid religious beliefs which force...
Price hike forces Chitralis to spend winter in home district
In the past, affluent people used to move to big cities in harsh weather
Protecting snow leopards through community’s help
Sustainable land and forest management in critical habitats in Chitral is of utmost importance to ensure survival ...
‘Bumburate camping pod site vulnerable to floods’
CHITRAL: The residents and tourists have expressed concern about the Bumburate valley site selected for putting up...
BISP beneficiaries in Chitral struggle to get payments
CHITRAL: The beneficiaries of the Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) struggled to receive quarterly stipend ...
Chitral power project far from completion
Cost escalation cited main reason for delay
Pulling Kalash people out of abject poverty
CHITRAL: Shamshera, a young Kalash woman, is running a shop in her native Krakal village of Bumburate valley to not...
Yak a source of livelihood for many Chitralis
CHITRAL: Though the freezing cold in Chitral’s northernmost belts located at an altitude of over 8,000 feet ...
Five civilians, six soldiers hurt in skirmish at Pak-Afghan border
ISLAMABAD / CHITRAL: An exchange of fire took place between Afghan and Pakistani security forces along the border in...
Royal couple mingle with Kalasha, see melting glacier
Duke and Duchess of Cambridge pay a visit to Chitral district
Baroghil: marching towards mainstream life
Baroghil is situated in the extreme north of Chitral district at a distance of 280km from the district headquarters.
Number of chinar trees on decline in Chitral
“In past, a stranger entering any village of Chitral would pause for a while to look for a house with a tall tree...
Pilgrim accorded hero’s welcome in Kalash valley
Touching scenes at reception ceremony surprise tourists
Chitral villagers announce protest over water shortage
Water supply system was washed away by floods about two months ago
Speakers stress exploiting tourism, agriculture potential of Chitral
Conference on economic development organised by Chitral chamber