PESHAWAR
The three-day Qaqlasht festival organized by Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA) and district administration kicked off at tourist resort Qaqlasht in Upper Chitral on Thursday. The festival was inaugurated by Deputy Commissioner Upper Chitral, Irfanuddin while a large number of people, tourists and students from different educational institutions attended the event.
The event would include different sports competitions including polo, sports for the physically challenged persons, volley ball, hockey, falconry archery, football shooting, marathon race and music night. Addressing the inauguration ceremony, deputy commissioner said that Qaqlasht Festival was held after five years. He said that scenic district had a treasure trove of culture, beauty and above all an exemplary peaceful environment for tourists to enjoy.
