Pakistani rescue workers evacuated more than 200 stranded passengers after flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains blocked a key highway in the country’s northwestern Lower Chitral district, emergency services said on Wednesday. The annual monsoon season, which runs from June to September, regularly triggers flash floods, landslides and house collapses, particularly in Pakistan’s mountainous […]
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Chitral Scouts A win Shandur Polo Tournament title
The Pre-Shandur Polo Tournament 2026 concluded with an exciting final in Chitral, where Chitral Scouts A defeated District Administration Chitral Levies A by 4-1 to claim the championship title. Read More: Shandur Polo Festival successfully concludes The final match drew thousands of polo enthusiasts and showcased high-quality competition between the two sides. Chitral Scouts A displayed […]
South Air plans to launch flight operations to DI Khan and Chitral
Private airline South Air has announced plans to launch flight operations connecting Dera Ismail Khan and Chitral with other parts of Pakistan, aiming to improve air connectivity in underserved regions. Read More: 1st South Air flight lands at New Gwadar International Airport The announcement was made during a meeting between South Air Chairman Kanwar Muhammad Tariq and […]
Chitral’s Kalash Valleys added to World Heritage Tentative List
The Kalash valleys of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral district have been inscribed on the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Culture Organisation’s (Unesco) ‘World Heritage Tentative List’, it emerged on Tuesday. According to Unesco’s website, a country must make an inventory of important natural and cultural heritage sites located within its boundaries, which is known as the […]
Rare leopard cat found in Chitral, dies of injuries
A rare leopard cat found in Broz village of Lower Chitral and initially believed by locals as snow leopard cub, had died of injuries after remaining under treatment for around four days. The leopard cat was found by locals of Broz village on February 12, 2026 and was handed over to Wildlife Department in injured […]
Nine killed as heavy snowfall paralyses northern regions
At least nine members of a family were killed when a snow avalanche buried their house in Chitral on Friday, as heavy snowfall, avalanches and landslides disrupted life across northern and western parts of Pakistan, blocking major roads, cutting off power supplies and stranding travellers amid freezing temperatures. Read More: Heavy snowfall paralyzes Northern Pakistan regions […]
$68,000 trophy hunt of markhor carried out in Chitral
A Russian national has hunted a rare Kashmiri markhor in Chitral after obtaining an official trophy hunting permit valued at $68,000, wildlife officials confirmed on Thursday. The hunt was conducted in the Gahirat Gol Game Reserve under strict supervision by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Wildlife Department. Read More: KP sells 4 Markhor trophy hunting permits According to officials, […]
5.7 magnitude earthquake shakes Islamabad and Chitral
Parts of Pakistan, including Islamabad, Chitral, and Dir, experienced a 5.7-magnitude earthquake on Friday morning, according to the Seismological Centre. The tremor struck at around 10:39 am, with its epicenter located in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan and a depth of 12 kilometers. Residents reported feeling strong shaking, prompting many to leave their homes […]
Kalash tribe celebrates ancient Chawmos festival in Chitral
ISLAMABAD: The Kalash tribe in Chitral valley has begun its annual Chawmos festival, an ancient winter celebration that attracts both local and foreign tourists. The festival, which lasts for two weeks, combines traditional rituals, music, dance, and feasting, preserving the unique culture of Pakistan’s smallest minority community. Read More: Chomos — the longest and most […]
Chitral sees snow leopard after decade
A snow leopard, one of the world’s rarest species, was spotted in Munoor Valley, Chitral after nearly ten years. The endangered cat was last seen at the same location in 2015. Wildlife officials confirmed the sighting and praised local efforts to protect the species. Chitral’s Divisional Forest Officer Farooq Nabi said the snow leopard population […]