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Mahfil-e-Mushaira held at Koghuzi

By our Correspondent

CHITRAL: A global introduction has been given to khowar language and literature through the coordinated and sustainable efforts of Anjuman-e-Taraqi-e-Khowar Chitral, the only literary organization working for the promotion and propagation of the unique khowar language and literature. These views were expressed by the President of the Anjuman-e- Taraqi-e-Khowar Chitral and known writer Muhammad Yousuf Shahzad while addressing the participants of the Mahfile Mushaira held at Koghuzi village under the suspicious of Anjuman Koghuzi Chapter. Referring the publication projects of the Anjuman he said that a book containing the folk songs of the Chitral will appear in the market very soon. This book has been written by renowned writer, poet, musician and singer Gul Nawaz Khaki. Collections of poems of late poet Rehmat Akbar Khan Rehmat is also in publication process. The president said that a number of new projects are in the pipe line which will be implemented in due course. 30 poets from Drosh to Booni Mastuj recited their creative poems. The examination hall of Govt: High School Koghuzi was full of audience who gathered there to listen to the poets from Koh area. The senior poets who attended the program included Moula Nigah, Dr. Inayatullah Faizi, Taj Muhammad Fiqar, Muhammad Irfan , Shoukat Ali, Tanveerul Mulk, Behram , Hasan Basri, Sher Ali Durani, and Ghulam Rasool.

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Step taken for promotion of Paragliding in Chitral

By Zahiruddin

CHITRAL: Chitral’s topography presents an ideal place for paragliding and carries tremendous potential for the promotion of tourism but it is yet to be exploited. Speaking on the occasion of the oath-taking ceremony of newly found Hindukush Association for Paragliding in Chitral (HIKAP), the speakers said the introduction and promotion of paragliding will add a new dimension to the tourism industry in the area. “Apart from polo match and Kalash culture, we can offer the tourists the sport of paragliding”, a speaker said. They said that there are numerous places in Chitral offering take-off points for paragliding and this belt of Hindukush range is really a heaven for those fond of the sport. The speakers pointed out that the plateau of Kaghlusht in upper Chitral has the capacity to hold events on national and international levels. They proposed to establish academy for the training of paragliding in Chitral as the sport is gaining more and more popularity in the country. They said that such an academy will act as catalyst to promote the new emerging sport not only on national level but will attract Europeans as well who have penchant for it.. They added that the credit of introducing the sport in the area goes to the adventurers of Europe who have spent their times in Chitral making use of its ideal landscape for the purpose of flight. They said that many world-renowned pilots were also attracted to the fabulous sites of Chitral and many of them established the record of flying over the mighty Terichmir peak. They expressed their pleasure over the fact that more and more youth are joining this sport and the number of paragliders is on high increase. They said that the association of paragliders will unite them under a single banner and coordinate and promote their efforts. On this occasion, the assistant coordination officer Miftahuddin administered oath to the office-bearers of the association. They included Saifullah Jan (president), Shahzada Farhad Aziz, Zahid Hissam, Haji Bilour and Dr. Farooq Khan. Those who addressed on the occasion included tehsil nazim Sartaj Ahmed Khan, Abdul Wali Khan, Moulana Habibullah, Major Naeem Khan and Dr. Noorul Islam.