Cultural practices and beliefs provide a sense of security for mothers in the aftermath of child birth in many rural areas. According to a study conducted by Sharifa Mir of Chitral, new mothers are kept separately for some time to have less interaction with the family members. Soon after delivery, the sex of the baby is […]
Globalization and small languages
Globalization has brought with it one big disadvantage: it has endangered small languages and dialects all over the world. It is said that many of the over 6,000 small languages and dialects in the world are dying out or fast making way to big languages who are becoming ubiquitous through powerful media of mass […]
Chitrali Women’s Emancipation Through Education
Unlike their counterparts in the neighbouring districts, women particularly those in the far-flung villages of Chitral, are actively preparing for the forthcoming local bodies’ poll and 275 of them have submitted nomination forms for their reserved seats. Although the religio-political forces had tried to demonstrate their might against the women intending to take part in the elections by threatening them […]
Chitral MNA joins PPP
Pakistan Muslim League (PML-Q) MNA from Chitral Shahzada Mohiuddin has said he has decided to join the Pakistan People’s Party (PPP) in the best interest of his constituency which remains the most neglected district of the country. He said his decision would usher in a new era of development and progress in […]
Six killed in Islamabad blast
Six persons were killed and 20 others inured after a mysterious explosion near a restaurant on Kahuta Road at Sihala in Islamabad. The blast occurred when people were taking dinner at a hotel. The injured are being shifted to hospitals.
Ahmad Faraz laid to rest
Pakistan’s eminent Urdu poet Ahmad Faraz was laid to rest in Islamabad on Tuesday evening. Faraz died at a local hospital yesterday at the age of 77. A large number of people from all walks of life attended the funeral of the poet.