DI Khan's western flank of arid to semi-arid periphery of Daman and Indus River's hinterlands were once rich in wildlife species. But now their numbers are in a steady decline due to ruthless hunting and lack of environmental awareness on part of hunters and locals alike . . . Read More

The historic town of Chakdarra in Dir District lies on the ancient route from Central Asia to India on the bank of Swat River. It is about 130 kilometers from Peshawar and 48 kilometers from Saidu Sharif. As far as the origin of the name is concerned, Dr A. H. Dani opines that it could be "Chakradhara" the wielder of wheel, which is one of names of Hindi God Vishnu. Some scholars say that the name could have been coined from the "Chakas", a local tribe that dwelt here. . . . Read More