Tag: Chitral
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Rains in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa kill 19 within two days
Torrential monsoon rains and flash floods have devastated Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, resulting in 19 deaths and 15 injuries over the past two days. According to a report from the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA), severe weather has affected Dara Adamkhel, Bajaur, Chitral, Dir, Kohistan, Abbottabad, Haripur, Swat, Charsadda, Swabi, South Waziristan, and Hangu. Fatalities include 11…
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‘If you find queer storylines distasteful, do not watch my content’: Asim Abbasi refuses to censor ‘Barzakh’
Director Asim Abbasi sent a clear message to the critics of his web series ‘Barzakh’.Asim Abbasi shared a picture of the show on his Instagram story, where a person replied saying, “Please don’t add more to the fire by saying he ‘chose’ Saifu. They’re asking to boycott the show, and you’re giving them more reasons…
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Fawad Khan shares details of his battle with diabetes
In a country where diabetes is becoming an increasingly prevalent health concern, actor Fawad Khan is sharing his personal story of living with the disease and urging others to take control of their health and make informed choices about their diet.During an interview with ‘Fuchsia Magazine’, the superstar was asked by the host, “You suffered…
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Clashes between PTI workers and police amid general elections
Clashes have been reported between Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) workers and police officers, after imprisoned former prime minister Imran Khan gave calls for rallies ahead of the February 8 general elections. Numerous PTI supporters attempting to organize rallies in cities like Lahore, Karachi and Peshawar were taken into custody during the crackdown, adding to mounting political…
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Wes Anderson in DI Khan? Believe it (or not)
It’s true that there are a lot of reasons to be miserable in Pakistan right now: inflation, political instability, religious conflicts, the list keeps going. But it’s heartwarming to witness how talented Pakistani people are that they keep blowing us away with their creativity and sense of humor, such as a new trend that is…
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US media praises Pakistani female footballer for her social work amid COVID-19 pandemic
A 23-year old footballer, Karishma Ali, is winning praise for the exemplary social work she has been doing in her hometown in Chitral Valley. The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown had badly affected the lives of the people in the area. Ali is the first girl from her area to have played football at a national…
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VIDEO: Man in Chitral jumps into river to save baby Markhor from drowning
A young man from Chitral dived into the river to save a baby Markhor from drowning. According to reports, the Markhor was drinking water from the river when it slipped into the deep water. The youth who witnessed the scene, instantly jumped into River Chitral to save it from drowning. He successfully rescued the animal…
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Chitral man booked for spreading coronavirus rumours
Amid growing fears of the deadly coronavirus in Pakistan, a man in Chitral has been booked on charges of spreading misinformation on social media. An FIR has been registered against Irshad Mukarer, a resident of the Darosh area of Chitral district, in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. According to Wali Khan, the SHO of Darosh Police Station, a Chinese…
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Kashmir Markhor trophy-hunted in Chitral
American hunter Joe Lawrence Walreven hunted a 48-inch long Kashmir Markhor in Toshi Conservancy in Lower Chitral. According to reports, the hunt was done after a permit worth $140,000 was obtained from the wildlife department. The divisional forest officer of wildlife division, Mohammad Idrees, shared that the 82-year-old hunter faced no difficulty in finding an…