Residents of Kalash Valley Hail Disaster Preparedness Initiative
CHITRAL: Residents of the Kalash valley have hailed the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat’s initiative on community preparedness as a significant step to protect lives and the unique cultural heritage of the region. The valleys have faced increasing frequency of climate change-induced flash floods since 2010. Comprehensive disaster readiness has become a critical need. Talking […]
‘Shortage’ of e-stamp papers hits Chitral
CHITRAL: A continued ‘Shortage’ of e-stamp papers has gripped Chitral and its suburban districts, bringing judicial proceedings and essential documentation to a complete standstill and sparking widespread public frustration. The suspension of supply from Peshawar has triggered the crisis and left district courts and administrative centres without necessary legal stationery, residents complain, worsening the ‘Shortage’ […]
PRCS KP Aids Families Affected by Pak-Afghan Border Tensions
PESHAWAR– Following the directives of Governor Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Faisal Karim Kundi, the Pakistan Red Crescent Society (PRCS) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa branch reached Chitral to support residents affected by tensions along the Pak-Afghan international border. The PRCS team distributed essential relief supplies among victims in the Arandu area of Tehsil Drosh, Lower Chitral. The aid packages included […]
Relief Urged for Displaced Families in Chitral Following Border Tensions
PESHAWAR: Awami National Party (ANP) central president Senator Aimal Wali Khan has issued a plea for immediate government action. He is calling upon provincial and federal authorities to provide urgent relief to displaced families in Chitral. These families fled border areas following recent tensions and cross-border firing between Pakistani security forces and the Afghan Taliban. […]
Massive Illegal Logging in Arandu Forest: 6,800+ Deodar Trees Destroyed
CHITRAL — A major environmental inquiry has exposed a staggering case of illegal logging in Arandu forest, located in Lower Chitral. Investigations reveal that a notorious ‘timber mafia’ has felled 6,821 deodar trees, causing what experts call “irreparable damage” to the region’s ecosystem. The Arandu forest, situated near the Pak-Afghan border, is famous for its […]
Chitral’s VCCs Win Back Their Right to Protect the National Animal
Chitral’s VCCs Win Back Their Right to Protect the National Animal
Nine of family killed as avalanche hits house in Chitral
A catastrophic winter wave has swept across Pakistan, leaving a trail of devastation. The most tragic incident during the Chitral avalanche and Pakistan winter emergency 2026 took place inLower Chitral. In the afternoon, a massive snowslide buried the home of Bacha Khan in Seeri Gal village, claiming lives and causing widespread destruction. The disaster killed […]
Himalayan Ibex Trophy Hunting in Chitral: Hammad Muhammad Baig Secures Historic Back-to-Back Success
CHITRAL – The 2026 winter season has officially commenced with a major milestone for Himalayan Ibex trophy hunting in Chitral. In the rugged terrains of the Terich Rush Gol (TT Conservancy), the first hunt of the year was successfully completed under the strict supervision of the Wildlife Department. A New Record at Rush Gol Hammad […]
PHC Reviews Delays in Chitral Road Construction Amid Funding Issues
PESHAWAR – The Peshawar High Court (PHC) on 11 December heard a petition concerning delays in road construction across Chitral. Chief Justice S.M. Atiq Shah and Justice Mohammad Ijaz Khan expressed concern over incomplete infrastructure and urged authorities to act quickly. The court summoned the National Highway Authority to provide a detailed report on unfinished […]
KP drafts law to establish endowment fund for Kalash community
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has drafted a new law to establish a special endowment fund dedicated to the cultural and social development of the Kalash community. Officials confirmed that the proposed Kalash Community Endowment Fund Act 2025 is now ready in draft form and aims to create a protected financial pool strengthened through planned investments. […]