Chilam Joshi Festival: A Vibrant Celebration of Kalash Culture
PESHAWAR – Every year in May, the remote Kalash valleys of Chitral come alive with sound, colour, and prayer. The Chilam Joshi Festival, celebrated by the Kalash people to welcome spring, is currently underway. Locals have begun donning traditional black robes, intricate headpieces, and beaded jewellery that echo centuries of cultural continuity. Unlike other festivals […]
Kohistan Corruption Scandal: Nab Moves to Freeze Assets In 40bn Rupees Fraud Case
PESHAWAR – The Kohistan corruption scandal entered a decisive phase as the National Accountability Bureau (NAB) stepped up its probe into the 40bn rupees financial fraud. NAB Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) filed multiple applications in the accountability court in Peshawar. The bureau asked the court to freeze assets of six key suspects. According to NAB Prosecutor […]
India’s Stoppage of Water Flow to Pakistan Sparks Alarm
PESHAWAR – India’s stoppage of water flow to Pakistan has sparked fresh fears. Consequently, engineers are accelerating efforts to divert the Chenab River toward the Beas and Ravi rivers. As a result, top Pakistani experts warn this move could severely impact the country’s water security. Engineer Arshad H. Abbasi, one of Pakistan’s leading water resource […]
Smoking Poses Urgent Threat to Pakistan’s Youth
PESHAWAR – Smoking continues to spread among young people in Pakistan despite clear evidence of its dangers. Around 17.2% of the population smokes, including 28.4% of men and 6% of women. While the highest smoking rate exists among those aged 25 to 44, the habit now grips adolescents at alarming levels. Tobacco companies use aggressive […]