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CHITRAL,13 May 08: District coordination officer Kamran Rehman Khan has imposed ban on purchase, cutting and exporting of walnut trees in the Kalash valleys of Rumbur, Birir and Bumburate in exercise of powers under section 144 Cr. PC here on Tuesday. In a notification issued here on Tuesday, he said that some non-local traders are involved in purchasing, cutting and transporting walnut trees in large scale against payment of exorbitant prices to the poor owners and it is causing unrest among the Kalash community. The cutting of walnut trees also causes environmental pollution and disturbs the local peace and tranquility, the notification says. The order shall come into force at once and will remain in vogue for two months while those found violating the order will be dealt with under section 188 of Pakistan Penal Code

 

Chilim Jusht begins: CHITRAL,13 May 08: The famous Kalash spring festival chilim jusht started here on Tuesday in the three Kalash valleys of Bumburate, Birir and Rumbur  where merry-making has started with the young girls and boys singing and dancing in groups, locals said. The festival is celebrated to welcome the arrival of spring season in the valleys and continues for four days, they said. Local and foreign tourists are approaching here to participate in the festival. Two provincial ministers Syed Aqil Shah (Tourism) and Salim Khan (Population Welfare), are reaching the valley on Wednesday, as special guests.- (by Zahiruddin)

 

 

 

 

 


 

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