On Kho Identity of Chitral whether they are more Dardic, more Pamiri or mixed?
The majestic mosque of Gayal in Darel Valley, Diamer Gayal village in Darel valley, Diamer district, is believed to have been established about two centuries ago when the descendants of Dudu moved out of Lelo Kot. The old village was…
Hunters of the Hindu Kush Both hunters and shepherds were highly respected in the tribal societies of Darel and Tangir in the district of Diamer in Gilgit-Baltistan. The communities were dependent for their sustenance on these men in the…
Ali Gohar: A Veteran of Gilgit-Baltistan Liberation War Every year, on the first of November people throughout Gilgit-Baltistan celebrate the day to mark independence from Dogra rule. 1947 was the fateful year when independence from…
Regaining Balance: Relearning religion Why is it that while religions teach peace, people kill and exploit each other in the name of religion? A one-line answer to this question: The term religion leads to a confusion between two things: 1)…
The Revival of Polo in Drosh, Chitral Drosh is the second largest urban settlement in Chitral and is the southernmost outpost of the Khowar language and the traditional Kho culture. South of Drosh Khowar ceases to be spoken and is replaced…
That’s right. For all the books that humans have written and read across time, we don’t really know much about the world that we live in. And, given the material and social contexts that so many of us live in, there is little reason for us…
The Influential Clan of Ghulkin, upper Hunza Today if one visits different historical areas and sites in Hunza district, one would surely find it surprising to discover Ghulkin’s historic importance. Ghulkin is a village situated between…
If our knowledge is increasing every day (as measured by the number of research publications), why is it that we see such high levels of social and environmental injustice around the world?
Sau-Malik of Gilgit and Chitral and the Mongol War More often than not hidden in the annals of history are instances of smaller nations and kingdoms putting up resistance against vast invading armies. This quality is intrinsic to the sons…
