Chitral located in the North West of Pakistan is a beautiful valley in the Hindukush range of Mountains, Important for defense due to its location. Lying just south of the Hindukush mountain range, Chitral commands the main passes of these mountains and is therefore of great strategic importance in the defense of southern Asia. It is the northern most district of the NWFP. It is situated at about 366 kilometers from Peshawar. It is also connected to Peshawar by air. It enjoys a unique position in the region because of its location and potential. The district is strategically located in such a way that its neighbors include Afghanistan, Central Asian States, Northern Areas of Gilgit and China. Chitral is mostly inhabited by Chitrali people; however, it also has some Pushtoons in the southern areas and more importantly the Kalash people in beautiful valleys of Birir, Bomburet and Rambur of Chitral sub-division.
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