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DSL service, a pain in the neck: Although technically Chitral town has DSL internet facility provided by PTCL, but practically this service is a big nuisance as it is out of order most of the time. No body in the department is ready to own the responsibility for ensuring a reliable service. Every body puts the blame on 'media' saying media is out of order but who is supposed to look after the media, nobody knows. Chitralis demand private companies to set up wireless internet service in Chitral town at least, to liberate the users from being captive suscribers of PTCL.-- CN report, 15 June 2013.

Saiful Aman of Chuinj passes away: Saiful Aman of Chuinj passed away at age 57 due to cardiac arrest. He was father of Mohibul Aman, brother of Amir Aman ops manager NBP, Latifullah Advocate, Rehmatullah, and cousin of Fazle Khaliq DC Skardu.--CN report, 15 June 2013.

NBP managers promoted: Zahirullah, Manager National Bank of Pakistan main branch Chitral and Amir Aman, operations manager in the same branch, have been promoted as AVP (Assistant Vice President) according to a notification issued by the bank..-- CN report, 11 June 2013.

Chitral girl student shines in New York: Maria Ali d/o Haider Khan of Chitral completed high school with honours at Miraj Islamic School New York. She achieved a number of awards including the Staten Island Catholic Charities and Catholic Youth Organization’s “Shining Star Award”, Triple “C” Award, Senior Class president, and President’s Education Awards Program. She will go to a College which offered a full scholarship for four years-- CN report, 01 June 2013).

Hard pressed travelers traverse the Lowari pass on foot: Because of the unavailability of Lowari tunnel four days a week, many travelers who cannot wait for the scheduled two hour Lowari opening days, travel on foot over the pass, which has not been opened for vehicular traffic so far. This year there has been record delay in opening of the Lowari pass road and there is nobody to question the respective authorities on this failure.-- CN report, 09 May 2013.

Father of Abdul Latif passes away: Gulsambar khan of Oveer, father of Abdul Latif president PTI Chitral and candidate NA-32, Molana Abdul Aziz and Abdul Razzaq, passed away due to cardiac arrest at 65 years age. -- CN report, 06 May 2013

Arms ceased in Chitral: Law enforcement agencies of Chitral seized arms and two accused persons who were handed over to local police. According to Chitral police law enforcement agencies seized one hand grenade, (hand bomb), 2 Klashankoves, 3 Pistols, one 12 bore rifle and cartridges in dozens from Muhammad Ghayas son of Muhammad Irshad and Shujaur Rehman son of Zarmosh Khan of Jughor -- GH Farooqi, 27 Apr 2013.

AKU EB's SSC and HSSC exams from May 14: AKU-EB’s May 2013 Examination session will be conducted at 32 centres in 28 cities across Pakistan; students will attempt exams in more than 90 subjects. The practical examinations for SSC have already been conducted as per schedule; however, those for HSSC will begin from May 7. For details  visit

 http://examinationboard.aku.edu/examinationservices/examinationtimetable . -- CN report, 25 Apr 2013.

DC Chitral transferred: One of the longest serving DCO/Deputy Commissioner in Chitral ( 4 years tenure) and a political appointee of ANP govt, Rehmatullah Wazir has been posted out and is replaced by Muhammad Shoaib Jadoon, hitherto working as Director Industries. The incoming DC would assume duties in a couple of days.-- CN report, 14 April 2013.

Stray dogs a menace in Chitral town: The abundance of packs of stray dogs reigning the Chitral bazar and surroundings is increasing by the year. Despite occasional move by the health department to poison them out , they multiply at a surprising rate. Abundance of meat shops in the bazar which provide them left overs, encourage these animals, to multiply. A comprehensive plan by the health and municipal departments is needed to eliminate this menace without being unduly cruel to the animals.  .---CN report, 12 April 2013.

Earthquake jolts Chitral: Earthquake measuring 6.4 RH jolted Chitral around 03:30 AM on Saturday pre-morning. Residents bolted out of their houses reciting Kalma and pleading to God for safety. No damages of any kind have so far been reported till filing of this report.-- CN report, 06 April 2013.

Seven persons perish in road accident: Seven persons died and eight injured when a jeep coming to Chitral city fell into ravine at Barenis village on Chitral-Booni road while turning a turn before crossing the suspension bridge here on Monday morning. Those who died included three real brothers Imran Khan, Ihtesham and Sheraz (sons of Nizar Khan), Sardar Ahmed, Abdul Hussain, Sardar Hussain (driver) and Shah Hakim of Yarkhun valley.The injured included Fida ur Rahman, Doctor Khan, Alam Khan, Muhammad Ali and four women named Utiba Bibi, Gul Bahar, Iqra Hussain and wife of one Qurban Hussain.The immediate reason of the fatal accident was stated to be dizziness of the driver.Two fatal accidents had earlier occurred at the same point which exists a sharp turn at the entrance of the suspension bridge. -- Zahiruddin, 01 April 2013.

One killed in Lowari road mishap: One person, Sher Ghani s/o Ghafoor, an employee of Sambu company died and other injured when a Dumper truck belonging to the company overturned due to poor condition of road at the Lowari tunnel approach -- GH Farooqi, 11 Mar 2013. 

Haji Nadir Khan passes away: Haji Nadir Khan of Jang Bazar Chitral town passed away due to cardiac arrest at 82. He was a JUI leader, former President Tajjar Union.and former candidate of NA in 1970. -- CN report, 18 Feb 2013.

Tunnel to be opened on daily basis shortly??: Federal Communications Minister has said that Lowari tunnel would be opened on daily basis shortly after he holds meeting with the chairman NHA, it was leant here. It may be mentioned that two months ago the Minister had made the same promise to a representative delegation from Chitral but did not fulfill his promise, resulting in great misery for the poor travelers during this time. Now that the cat is out of the bag that no serious work is going on inside the tunnel, it may be opened on daily basis, but it is too late and too little to give credit to the government. However any further delay in doing the needful would increase the hatred and contempt towards the government to an un redeemable level..-- CN report, 12 Feb 2013.

Mother of Syed Sardar Hussain Shah passes away:  Mother of of Peer Syed Mir Hussain Shah, Syed Sardar Hussain Shah (ex Gen Secy PPP) and Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah of Booni Tek Lasht passed away -- 05 Feb 2013

Sardar Ahmad Khan of Kosht passes away: Prominent Polo player Sardar Ahmad Khan of Kosht passed away due to cardiac failure in Chitral. He had been a member of the Chitral A team for many years and was still an active player of the game in his 60's .-- CN report 27 Jan 2013

Revived system:District Officials appointed: After revival of the pre-Musharaf era District Management system, key administrative officials have been appointed. Abdul Ghaffar Khan has been appointed Additional Deputy Commissioner, Noorul Amin as Assistant Commissioner Chitral and Minhajuddin as Assistant Commissioner Mastuj.-- CN report, 19 Jan 2013.

Chitrali girl student shines: Bakhtawar Salik, a female Chitrali student at NUST has been selected in the SUSI Study of the United States Institute for Student Leaders 2013 Program Pakistan. The program selected 17 Pakistani students and brings them together with 17 US students to address issues of public policy and democracy within Pakistan and the United States at University of Massachusetts (UMass) Donahue Institute Civic Initiative in Amherst, Massachusetts. -- CN report, 19 Jan 2013.

Mirza Aziz Sikandar Shah of Mulkhow passes away: Mirza Aziz Sikandar Shah of Saht Mulkhow passed away at the age of 95. He was the eldest surviving member of the Roshtay tribe and maternal uncle of Shahzada Mohyuddin MNA. He was the father of Habibur Rahman Shah, Afzal Ali Shah, Muhammad Nadir Shah, Nizamuddin Shah, Wazir Hussain Shah, and Ataur Rahman. -- CN report, 11 Jan 2012

DSL service restored ater 8 days: DSL service for Chitral was restored after eight days by repairing a fault at the Lowari. Last year the DSL breakdown lasted 40 days, therefore in comparison this year the PTCL has been 'more efficient' in this matter. -- CN report, 06 Jan 2013

Five die in road mishap: Five persons lost their lives while four are injured after a jeep carrying 9 people fell into the river at Shogram near Reshun. -- GH Farooqi, 01 Jan 2013

Chitrali Journalist triumphs in Elections : Chitrali journalist Syed Zulfiqar Ali Shah, resident editor of urdu daily 'Al Akhbar' was elected vice president of Peshawar press club. He bagged 173 votes to beat his rival Asif Nisar Ghayasi who got 153. read details here . -- CN report 30 Dec 2012

JI leader rebuts defection rumours: Former MNA and JI leader Molana Abdul Akbar has refuted rumours spread through SMS that he has quit JI and joined JUI. He said he would be faithful to Jamaat Islami till his last breath and has never ever thought of defecting it. -- CN report, 2012

AWKUM conducts Economic workshop: Economics Department of Abdul Wali Khan University Bacha Khan Campus Chitral organized 2 days workshop on “applied research” for MSc Students. Faculty members and resource persons delivered interactive presentations on topics related to HEC research format, questionnaire designing, data collection, data coding, importance of applied research, operation of software such as Ms Excel and SPSS in research work, hypothesis development, methodology of research, writing research report, sharing experiences and results and lastly research paradigm with reference to Chitral. Faculty members Mr. Safdar Hussain, Prof. Ghani ur Rehman, Miss Toufiq Ahmad and Dr. Inayat Ullah Faizi (TI) delivered lectures at the workshop. Resource person Mr. Nizam highlighted the significance of Ms Excell and statistical package for social sciences (SPSS).-- 22 Dec 2012

Mother of Shahzada Shuja ur Rehman passes away: Mother of late Shahzada Shuja ur Rehman passed away in Peshawar. Her body would be brought to Chitral on Wednesday for burial. She was the grand mother of Shahzada Aman ur Rehman and mother in law of Brigadier Shahzada Shuja Ul Mulk and Col Badshah. -- 18 Dec 2012

855 school teachers promoted: 855 primary school teachers including 595 male and 260 female were promoted in Basic pay scale 14 and 15 by departmental promotion committee at Chitral.-- CN report , 17 Dec 2012

Khowar Calendar introduced: The Mother Tongue Institute for Educational and Research (MIER) has introduced Khowar calendar for 2013-14 available in the market. The Calendar would acquaint Chitralis  with the important denominators of Khowar Language for the months used many years ago, now a days unknown to the majority in society particularly to the young generation. -- AM Khan,13 Dec 2012.

Mother of Shahzada Ibrahim Wali passes away: Mother of Shahzada Ibrahim Wali and Prof Dr Ismail Wali passed away at Peshawar, after a protracted illness. She will be laid to rest in Mastuj -- 03 Dec 2012

Father of Syed Sardar Hussain Shah passes away:  Father of Peer Syed Mir Hussain Shah, Syed Sardar Hussain Shah and Syed Muzaffar Hussain Shah of Booni Tek Lasht passed away -- 01 Dec 2012

Mother of Muhammad Abeer passes away: Mother of Muhammad Abeer Khan PDC Chitral, Dr Muhammad Shamim LRH, and Munir Ahmad Advocate, of Jughoor Chitral town  passed away. -- 28 Nov 2012.

... Cancelled yet again: PM's visit to Chitral scheduled for 29 nov has been cancelled again, it was learnt here. This is the fourth time PM's visit has been cancelled at the last moment leaving the Chitralis and particularly PPP workers high and dry. -- 27 Nov 2012.

PM's visit and wishful expectations: Prime minister is yet again scheduled to visit Chitral on 29 Nov (subject to weather, of course). The PPP guys have started rumoring that PM will declare Mastuj sub division as district, whereas in a recent  meeting with notables of the subdivision, CM KP province said it was not technically possible at the moment!. -- 25 Nov 2012.

Sirajuddin of Goldur passes away: Mehtarjao Sirajuddin of Goldur Chitral town passed away. He was founder member of Jamat Islami.-- 12 Nov 2012.

Pine nut trees suffer premature harvesting: Pine nut found in lower Chitral hills is being greedily harvested while the nut is not ready, resulting in degradation of the tree and it's final destruction. Unscrupulous harvesters bring down complete branch of the tree just to pluck a couple of or at times even a single cone from it. No awareness training/guidance from any quarter is being imparted to the pine nut hunters. -- GH Farooqi, 11 Nov 2012.