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Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project -letter8

Yarkhoon Valley comes under the administrative control of union council Yarkhoon, is spread into a long valley towards North Pole at a distance of 260 KM from its District Headquarter Chitral proper. In the past Yarkhoon valley had the honour to host the Central Asian people, The Turks, The Qazaqs, The Wakhiks and The Tajiks, poured into Yarkhoon valley through different passes on their way to Mecca Saudi Arabia for performance of Hajj as well as for merchandise purposes. Youth of the area serving the Caravan on daily wages basis as porters facilitating them in their movement from one destination to another in the hilly exhausting routes was considered as main source of income for the residents of the area. Correctly encircling the past history of relationship between the two separated parts nations is difficult rather impossible which is as old as the existence of social life in the area.

With the passage of time perhaps owing to world level revolution following changes in the international political scenario, movement of the neighboring countries people via Yarkhoon valley discontinued since early 20th Century. Such state of affairs has adversely effected the economy, its social life as such the North Pole connection region has been left deprived from the recent development and placed in the cadre of most backward corner of the regions. But one thing must to be noted that Yarkhoon valley is still in use as gate way for movements of migratory birds from North to South,and from South to North as easiest way having vast Wet land reserves.

Development of ancient Central Asian Caravan used pony tracks passes, The Broghil Tajikistan Pass and the Thui Sinkiang China Pass will connect the world with Central Asian Countries will open new gates. Tourism, Trade, Technology Transfer will enhance the agrarian economy of both sides in particular and rest of the world in general. It will be first step of revival of long separated nationality and relationship linkages between the two nations as well.

Yarkhoon valley residents owing to its unique geographical location are still awaiting the World Level Donor Agencies attention to invest their due share in the construction of Broghil Tajikistan highway. Connection of Central Asian Republics via Yarkhoon valley will prove one of the safest passage and all weather routes for trading between South Asian Republics through Lowari Tunnel and Afghanistan , Iran through Arandu Birkot Pass will ensure prosperity in the region in the long run.

The purpose of my article is to support the Central Asian connection through Yarkhoon valley being an easiest and a very feasible programme if initiated in the near future. Connection of Highway through Broghil Pass will be as all weather routes having fewer repairs cost being plain area and no Tunnel Works reported involved in the way as compare to Garum chashma valley.

In the end I have proposed to replace the Chitral–Eshkashim Highway Project letter heading by CHITRAL-GATEWAY FOR CENTRAL ASIAN REPUBLICS PROGRAMME. In this regard I request the reader, writers and people belonging to all walks of life to develop a consensus to suggest the most suitable topic in between the two headings to enhance the importance of world wide level developmental vision.

Asadullah Khan,
Kouzh Mastuj, Chitral.

04 April 09.

Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project -letter7

With cordial thanks to all writers for suggesting route through Chitral valley to central Asia. I am very much satisfied with all discussions being in national interest.  All writers agree to link Pakistan through Chitral valley to central Asia and they  also agree with the shortest route and less cost of repair regularly.

 I am also very much impressed with some ideas about this important highway. Especially the idea of ATR flights from chitral to khorog is the easiest one to start because focal flight from Islamabad to chitral is already in place. This flight can be extended to Khorog from chitral airport. It will take only one and half hour (coming & going). This flight will reduce the difficulties of those passengers who are going to Karachi to take this flight from Peshawar, Islamabad and Lahore.

Secondly, what a good idea of a historical cave in Karim Abad which links Chitral to Badakhshan in a very short way. It is to be inquired and opened with immediate action. If it is found correct then chitral city will be only 70 km away from Tajikistan. Pakistan through chitral valley will be linked in a very short way with Tajikistan, Kazakhstan and brotherly country china through this tunnel within no time. It is clear that plan of highway from Afghanistan to china through Wakhan and pameer is already in the last stages.  With linking chitral to this road through any way will link us with central Asia and china too. So with the result of all these letters, the authorities can decide and take action easily.

Inayat-ullah-Asser,

Chitral.

18 Feb 09.

Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project -letter6

I have traveled several times from Badakhshan to Chitral ,Peshawar ,Karachi ,and even to Iran by this way .I found the Chitrali people like the Badakhshani people in the same tradition ,thinking and race ,till I passed the Dir hills, I was thinking that I am still in Badakhshan.

As per the historical evidence, Chitral, Badakhshan of Afghanistan and Tajikistan have been one area with the same race and nationality, which has been separated gradually by conspiracy of colonialist powers in the last centuries .

The people from Chitral to Badakhshan Afghanistan and Badakhshan Tajikistan have the same characteristics which separate them from other people, and it is their hospitaility and peace wanting.

The proposed highway is a great idea and I appreciate the person's effort who has generated this concept and announced for discussion on the website .

This project will help all involved parties to have access to the needed sources and goods at best prices and quality .

This highway will enable Badakhshani people to go to Chitral, purchase their goods and return back to their home in one day .

Both Badakhshan (Tajik and Afghan) plus Chitral have attractive transactional location in the world as we can rarely find such important locations .

The road will start from Shah Salim by creating a tunnel from Shah Salim of Chitral to Sare House of TooP Khana, which is located in Afghanistan, it may be a five KM Tunnel and than it can be extended from Sare Hawz to Sanglich trough Zibak.

From Zibak to Eshkashim it is about 30 Kilometers and approximately from Shah Salim to Eshkashim it will be about 90 KM.

From Eshkashim there are two other options, the first one is that, you can cross the Eshkashim bridge and go to Tajikistan, when we cross the Eshkashim bridge there are also two ways to the right you can go to China and from left you can continue your trip to Kharoouq and than all other central Asia countries .

From Eshkashim Afghanistan also we can turn right and continue our trip to China through small and Big Pamirs

The highway will let all involved nations and countries to have access to different types of services and offer their deferent products to the most attractive markets which cheap and reasonable costs.

As the road from Eshkashim to China through Wakhan, Big and Small Pamirs is a very strategic road and has been already budgeted and approved by the government of Afghanistan, it will help the Chitral–Eshkashim highway to be very effective and efficient. It also will reinforce this concept to become acceptable by the parties and persuades them to put this opinion in practice in soon future ..

Maroof Ziaey,

Badakhshan Afghanistan.
12 Feb 09.

Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project -letter5

Different opinions have been expressed regarding Chitral Eshkashim highway.There are alternate routes to link Chitral with Central Asian countries, we shall try our best to convey information to the concerned authorities to conduct feasibility survey and decide the best route.

Our main objective should be to link Chitral with Central Asian countries whether it is though air service or land route. Flights and vehicles should leave from Chitral main town; the people of upper and lower Chitral shall be unbiased keeping in view the bright future of Chitral and its inhabitants and there shall be no leg pulling

Few points shall be considered while suggesting the feasible route.

o First distance shall be minimum so that there shall be less time spent in travelling
o Route shall be all weather to ensure regular movement
o Route shall be safe and secure
One time cost does not matters, main problem is maintenance cost after construction, it is practical experience that in mountainous areas high cost will be incurred at the time of construction but maintenance cost very low.

There are different routes to link Chitral with Central Asian Countries few of them are under:
1. Broghol side is one option, distance is lengthy, it is soft area initial cost of construction could be the same as other areas; there are no main rocks in the way for tunneling. But the main hurdles are; maintenance cost will be high, travelling time as compared to other sides will be more.

2. Second option is from Karimabad side, a portion of Trichmir Mountain lies at the boundary of Chtiral and Afghanistan, in the foot of Trichmir there is a large cave that was used to travel between Chitral and Afghanistan before creation of Pakistan for trade purposes. Some people living in Karimabad told that it was about 2 km lengthy cave, dacoits from Afghanistan have used this route to attack on Chitral, for defense point of few this cave was blocked from Chitral side. According to the remarks of the people with little efforts this cave can be reopened, such people can identify the side where the cave starts, jeeb able road has been constructed up to Terichmir, so this is another option. From Chital to Karaimabad and Terichmir distance is only 52 km, after crossing the cave, distance to Tajikistan bourder is 35 km.

3. Third Option is Akram Gole Arkari, now a days people of Arkari use to travel to Afghanistan using this route, total distance from Arkari to Afghanistan takes about one and half day on foot. A gentle men from Siwakht who called Pir has migrated to Afghanistan, his children are now living there, people of Arkari are visiting frequently Afghanistan to meet such individuals, it is a safe side, there is no law and order issue. People of Arkari almost purchasing animals cows and goats from Afghanistan. This route is used for transportation of narcotics opium by Afghan people because there is less restrictions by law enforcing agencies as compared to Broghol and Garumchashma. Distance from Chitral to Oveer Arkari is only 50 km, if this route selected low cost will be incurred in construction and maintenance also. After establishment of proper check posts transportation of narcotics will be controlled.

4. Forth option is Shah Silim Garumchashma, link road has already been constructed from Garumchashma to Zebak Afghanistan in early nineties, due to defense point of view during Taliban attack on Afghanistan this route was closed. Now there is a need of repair and it would be possible with low repairing cost. The main hurdle is the rock exists at the boarder of Garumchasham and Afghanistan, area is feasible but 3 km tunnel has to be excavated to make it all weather route. The initial cost could be the same or little high as compared to other sides but maintenance cost after construction will be very low. This touches the Badakhsan Province of Afghanistan there is no law and order issue in this province, all people were in Garumchashma and Chtiral during afghan war, they have good relation with Chitralis. This side is most feasible for road construction.

It will take 5-10 years to complete the road if any one of the above sides selected for construction of road, but we shall think about the shortest time period to have linkage between Chitral and Central Asian Countries. The only solution of this issue is air service between Chitral and Khorog Tajikistan. According to the remarks of pilots of Aga Khan Foundation who used to flew from Chitral Air Port to Khorog Air Port the maximum time is 30 minute, which is the shortest time in any international travel.

From Karachi to Khorog there is chartered flight service almost on a weekly basis, a large number of passengers are going to Karachi from NWFP and Punjab to Karachi to avail flight for central Asian countries, with efforts and struggle this route can be changed. If higher authorities contacted and motivated to start flights from Chitral to Khorog even twice a week this could be feasible both for passengers and PIA authorities. From Islamabad to Karachi air ticket is more than Rs. 10,000, but passengers will pay only 3,600 for Islamabad to Chitral flight, further cost from Chitral to Khorog will be less as compared to Karachi to Khorog flight. The existing ATR planes can be used from Chitral to Khorog.

Every Chitrali shall try his best to convey the message to higher authorities, in this regard I would especially request to Shahzada Sirajul Mulk and Fardad Ali Shah who have good relations with the higher authorities to discuss the possibilities with PIA and other government officials. MNA Shahzada Mohiuddin and Minister for Population Welfare Salim Khan are also requested to please raise the matter in their respective platforms to initiate flight service between Chtiral to Khorg.

Shamsher Khan,

Karachi,

07 Feb 09.

Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project  -letter4

Ref the subject  topic following dta is presented by the QASADO team at Mastuj:
 

Name of villages (from and to) Distances Status/Condition Time.

1. Chitral to Booni 87 km Black topped 1996 2 hours  4000 - 5000 (truck able) All weather.

2. Booni to Mastuj 33 km Shingle 1976 2 hours  5000 6500 (truck able) All weather  Black topping from Booni to Mastuj and to Shandur Pass is started in 2008.

3. Mastuj to Brep 30 km Shingle 1985 2 hours  6500 - 7500 (jeep able) All weather Blacktopping from Mastuj to Brep is approved with fund provided by Provincial Government.

4. Brep to Darband 42 km Shingle 1987 3 hours  7500 - 9000 Jeep able All weather.

5. Darband to Yarkhun 30 km Shingle 1990 2 hours  Lasht Jeep able All weather 9000 - 11000.

6. Yarkhun Lasht to Kishmanja  (Broghel starts here) 18 km Shingle 2008 by AKRSP 1 hour 11000 - 12000 Jeep able All weather

7. Kishmanja to Broghel 20 km Pedestal 7 hours  Pass Construction of jeep able road by AKRSP in 2007 12000 - 13000 started and completed up to Kishmanja 6 km

8. Broghel Pass to  Wakhan in Afghanistan (Gazkhon) 35 km Pedestal 4 km 2 hours
13000 - 11000 Truck Able 30 km 1 hour constructed by former USSR when occupied.

Note:
1. Gazkhon is a border village of Wakhan located at Oxus River which is called River Amu that separates Wakhan (Afghanistan) from Tajikistan. Only 3 hours drive through safe Wakhan before entering Tajikistan.

2, Presently people walk on foot (pedestal) linking Kishmanja the first village of Broghel to Vadinkhot, Arqaun, Chikar, Eshkarvarz, Chilmarabad, Garel, Lashkargaz and at the end famous Qurumbar Lake Distance from Kishmanja to Vadinkhot is 6 km, Vadinkhot to Arkaun 6 km, Arkaun to Eshkarvarz/Chikar 7 km, Eshkarvarz to Chilmarabad 3 km, Garel 5 km, Lashkargaz 5 km and Qurumbar Lake 7 km.

3. Safest link road can easily be built from Vadinkhot to Broghel Pass (20 km). No glacier, rocks, mountains on the way from Chitral to Broghel Pass. Heavy snow can sometime stops traffic. Mastuj Broghel Pass road (140 km) links N/Areas through Shandur, Thoi and Darkhot passes connecting Ghizer District at Phandar & Yasein Valley.
 

Liaquat Ali & QASADO Team.

Mastuj.

06 Feb 09.

Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project -letter3

During my studies in Kazakistan one of my colleagues awed me very much, there were two reasons; one I was not a good reader, weak in studies and second I was not good as my friend was in Russian. It took me three months; I mean I was so impressed, he was quoting books and writers all the time; one fine morning we were sitting outside the apartment Ms. Dilnozo asked me about my friend Mr. Rahmikodov. I replied; he is very learned guy, and she smile, her impression was showing that something is wrong. I mean to quote the sentence here is, we have to take this debate on a very positive way and on realistic grounds, not the fake materials people do write and we will extract. Whilst, the topic we are talking, is very important for the future generations of Chitral, Badakhshan Afghanistan and Badakhshan Tajikistan. Before I start answering the respectable writers, I can apologize first, because my English is not up to that standard and I am not a good writer like them. However, I am not personally targeting anyone; it is a kind of experience sharing. During the Afghan war several times I traveled to Chitral from Badakhshan and Chitral to Badakhshan via Durah, Khatinza and once from Broghil. During my student life and even now I have very frequent visits to Central Asian Countries, still doing business in Khujan Tajikistan. Last week I traveled from Ishkashem Afghanistan – Tajikistan via Khorog to Dushanbe then fly to Khujand.

First of all, I can comments on the first writer; Mr. I. Aseer’s write up is impressive one; he has a good knowledge about the area from Chitral to up –to Ishkashem Bridge. The same he has written is perceive sound; I met one Chitrali guy in 1994, we travelled from Chitral Town to Garum Chashma, he was helper with the surveyor team, still I remember his name; Syed Alim Shah. During discussion he told that the distance is the same what Mr. I. Aseer has written in his letter. But on the other hand, I will be disagreeing with the distances given by Mr. Aseer between Dushanbe and Chitral is not the correct one. Yes, it is right as Alim Shah told that 185 to 225 like that, it is from Chitral to Ishkashem not Dushanbe it might be miss printed. While, you are travelling from Chitral to Dushanbe that you have to choose three bridges to enter into Tajikistan.

Bridge One (Ishkashem)

The nearest bridge which has access for heavy and light vehicular is Ishkashem the bridge has been inaugurated by HH Prince Karim Aga Khan, Mr. Khalili from Afghan side and Mr. Imam Ali Rahmanov the President of Tajikistan. If you cross that bridge you will enter into Tajikisan there is only one road leads to Dushanbe is the road on the right bank of Oxus River (Darya-e-Panj in Tajikistan and Dary-e-Amu the Afghan people says). The condition is good in most places but, it is difficult to travel in winter time due to heavy snow fall as we experienced last week. Here, I can share with our readers about the distances between Chitral to Ishkashem Tajikistan is similar like that what Mr. I. Aseer has written as I traveled, but it might be less or may be 50 km longer not more than that. While, you are travelling from Chitral to Brogil it is approximately 220 km only in Pakistan side. Beside of that last year July when we went to Brogil in Afghanistan side we measured by our own jeep distance recorder, it is 110 km from Ishkashem to Khandud the capital town of Brogil and the same from Khandud to Brogil, it means 220 km from Afghanistan side. So, to reach the first bridge through Broghil pass indicates traveling more than 440 km from Chitral to reach Ishkashem Bridge. In one autumn we three friends traveled from Chitral to Ishkashem , it was 1996 and took fifteen days to reach there through Broghil. While, travelling from Chitral to Ishkashem is only three days journey through Durah Pass. Here, I can also mention the distance between Ishkashem to Khorog that is 180 km and distance between Khorog to Dushanbe is 579 km but, if you reached in Khorog one another road is leading to Kirghizstan, so you may go to Dushanbe or other central Asian Country (but only in summer Kirghizistan).

Bridge Two (Shughanan)

The second Bridge also constructed by Aga Khan Development Network between Shughnan Afghanistan to Khorog. Shughnan is like Chitral, six month cut off from the other part of Afghanistan due to heavy snow fall in Shiwa Pass. If you are choosing this bridge to go to Tajikistan then you have to travel to Baharak and then Shiwa pass to Shughan and then Khorog. So, from Ishkashem to Baharak it is approximately 100 km & Baharak to Shughan is approximately the same 100 km the road through Brogil will be 640 to enter into Tajikistan. While, choosing Durah Pass you cannot go to Ishkashem and the distance between Ishkashem and Zebok is 35 km so, between Chitral and Khorog will be 385. Hence, you are in a Central Asian City, you may go to Dushanbe or Kirghizstan from there.

Bridge Three
Sher Khan Bandar the Main Bridge between Afghanistan and Tajikistan

This bridge is situated at a distance of 85 km from Kunduz city, most trade between Central Asian Countries and Afghanistan is accessible through this bridge & route. It is easy for reset of the Asian countries to choose this route rather than the other two bridges, except security the road condition and other infrastructure is very good, if road has been constructed between Chitral to Badakhshan this route will be used sometimes in winter. Here, again I can write the distance between Faizabad the capital city of Badakhshan and Kunduz is 265 and between Ishkashem to Faizabad is 160.

Now I would like to answer the second writer

1. The road will cross through Pakistani Territory (expect Wakhon Strip), what I think is not the the right statement when we are talking about Durah or Broghil, it is only Possible through Arkari to cross the 20 km of Wakhon Strip at Qazdeh, but it is not possible because of the glacier on the way between Arkari and Qazdeh.

2. Every county construct road to see the future feasibility not only to see the current scenario, the future cost of trades and travelers are also being considered. If we think like that the road from Peshawer through Gilgit to Chital is more feasible as compare to Lawari Tunnel. Furthermore, Durah pass was available for vehicular traffic for several years and it has been blocked in several places when Mr. Najmuddin Khan was Commander of Northern Badakhshan due to Taliban fears, only needs repair and expansion.

3. Yes, here I can agree with the writer that very short span of time the road will be constructed, but huge amount will be spend on maintenance or these kinds of roads are constructed for one time. Aga Khan Rural Support Programme built roads even for pastures in Northern Pakistan, Broghil is the only area don’t have road access, what I think is maintenance.

4. Yes, the Broghil road is much easier for Silk Route and if we are thinking about China that this side is 100% more feasible than current KKH between Pakistan & China.

5. Wakhan is six month cut off with other part of Afghanistan due to snow fall and both sides Durah and Broghil are not feasible in winter but using modern technology it can be possible.

6. Finally, we don’t have to be impressed from the Western people and the NOTES OF CHITRAL which written by them, just ask thousand Chitralies & Afghanis living in Chitral have been to Badakhshan during the Afghan war and after that, which part is shortest and more reasonable THAT WE CAN SAY A BEST NOTE.

7. Last but not least, I can comments on the writer’s view & try to correct him; the Capital City of Afghan Province Badakhshan is Faizabad. If you are travelling from Faizabad to Mazar-e-Sharif, you have to go to Takhar Province first then Kuduz Province, then Baghlan Province then Smangan Province then you can enter into Balkh Province and Mazar-e-Sharif is the capital city of Balkh. When we are talking about historical records & trade, we can start from the very recent records i.e. trade during Afghan War (which I was also doing stone business through Durah Pass), at the Time of Mehtar-e-Chitral and Religious Scholars like Hakin Nasir-e-Khisraw and Pir Shams. I can agree with the writer that there are some stories regarding Kirghiz & Chinese people who were using the Broghil route for Pilgrims and trade and still that is feasible for China and the Kirghizstan but that must be another topic like Kashghar or Pamir – Chitral highway not Chitral – Ishkashem Highway.

Mirza Mohammad Ziayie
Khujand - Tajikistan

04 Feb 09.

Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project -letter2

It is with reference to Mr. Inayatullah Aseer's letter of 29-01-2009 , titled. 'Chitral-Shikashim High Way'. The letter reminds me of a report by Mr. Muhammad Rahim Baig, published in the Daily Statement, Peshawar , some times in December, 2004 which was also based on the same statement of Mr.Aseer. Responding to the said report this scribe had given brief account of merits and demerits of the historical ancient route of the people of North and North East Asia, the Boroghel Pass via the main Chitral valley as part of the ancient Silk Road and Garumchashma route leading to northern part of Afghanistan.That was also published by the Statesman, Peshawar on 13-12.2004, under heading, 'Chitral-Tajekistan High Way via Garumchashma unfeasibleâ'. I had requested the High Way authorities to carry out survey of both the sites during Feb-April when all the valleys were clad in snow and obstructed by snow avalanches blocking even pedestrians. During the winter months one can easily find out the dangerous and obstructive areas and the site feasible for construction of a high way which will be serviceable round the year.

Again, the same news paper (The Statesmen, Peshawar), published a news item on Dec:19, 2004 in which it was reported that the then Minister for Water and Power Mr. Liaqat Ali Jatoi had directed NESPAK to finalize feasibility report for establishing road link between Pakistan and Tajekistan at the earliest and submit to the authorities for approval. The report further gave some detail of the proposed site starting from Gilgit, crossing Shandur and Mastuj valley it was to cross Boroghil Pass via Yarkhun valley. Had the survey carried out by the company as referred to by Mr. Inayatullah Aseer, been feasible, NESPAK would not have been directed for feasibility report of another site as mentioned above.

My humble request to each and every Chitrali brother with knowledge of the ancient history and geographical conditions of the regions north and south of the Hindukush ranges is that the issue of Chitral Tajekistan Road may not be politicized'. We should not advocate for a certain and certain site, rather we should provide guidance to the concern authorities on the basis of historical proofs.

Exact and accurate information provided to the concerned authorities shall enable them to select the most suitable site for this important high way to be proved more beneficial not only for Chitral and our country but for all the stake holders as well.

We give priority to Chitral-Broghel site for the anticipated high way on the following grounds:

1- That road will cross all through Pakistani territory (except a few kilometers of Wakhan strip), ensuring complete safety and security of commuters.

2- There is cost benefit because a 25 feet kacha road has already been constructed up to Wedinkot, Broghel.

3- The project will be completed within very short period expending approximately 50% less of the estimated cost of the project, because no solid rocks and mountains come in the way and construction of no extra bridges over the rivers or streams involve.

4- It will easily link with the Qaraqurum High way through Shandur Pass at Mastuj and Darkot Pass at Boroghel providing alternate passage in case of blockage of any one of these roads.

5- It will prove all-weather road as there is no apprehension of blockade during winters due to snow avalanches and sliding.

6- Last but not least, the historical records must be kept in view and the fact should be accepted that 'history repeats it self' and if we go against it, we shall be doing a big blunder and that our future generation will not forgive us. Leaving aside all other references I am quoting, I.D. Scot, ICS, Late APO, Chitral in the NOTES ON CHITRAL, published by Government of India Press, Simla, 1937, at page, 2, 'The more usual route, however, is over the Boroghil Pass, across Wakhan, and so to the Yarkand valley. Until recently these routes, especially the Boroghil were extensively used by caravans of Turkistan traders on their way to India . For various reasons this trade has at present practically ceased. These have been trade routes from time immemorial and were much used by Chinese pilgrims in the early centuries AD on their way to the Buddhist shrines of India'.

In the following paragraph, he mentions the passes leading to north east of Afghanistan and refers to Durah Pass as, “ The most important pass leading out of Chitral on the north west is the Durah, an easy pass of 14000 feet leading to Mazar-i-Sharif, the capital of the Afghan province of Badakhshan, to Khanabad, and on to Balkh and Afghan Turkistan. There used to be a very considerable trade over the Durah Pass chiefly in salt, tea, sugar and wool, from which Chitral extracted profit from toll; at present, however, an average of only about 40 traders cross every week during the summer months'

The above description of both the passes is self explanatory to determine the most feasible site for the anticipated Chitral-Tajekistan High Way .

Sher Wali Khan Aseer.

Chitral.

31 Jan 09

Chitral-Eshkashim highway Project -letter