CHITRAL, Dec 6: The scheduled visit of NWFP Chief Minister Akram Khan Durrani to Chitral was cancelled for the second time on Monday due to inclement weather conditions in Chitral valley.

Earlier, Mr Durrani's visit to Chitral was cancelled on Nov 29 due to snowfall here. According to the new schedule, members of national and provincial assemblies from Chitral, district nazim and the heads of all political parties will meet the chief minister in his office in Peshawar on Dec 11.

The chief minister is expected to announce a development package for the people of Chitral.

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