CHITRAL   -   Advisor to the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Chief Minister on Tourism and Culture, Zahid Chanzeb, announced on Friday that Rs180 million had been released to the Communication and Works Department (C&W) for the re­pair and restoration of the road to Kalash Valley.

“Construction work will begin soon, which will allow tourists to explore the entire val­ley with ease,” he said while speaking at the ongoing Chilimjusht or Chilam Joshi Festi­val in Bumburet, Kalash Valley. He was ac­companied by former advisor Wazirzada, Director General of the Khyber Pakhtunkh­wa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA), Habibullah Arif, and other officials.

Zahid Chanzeb expressed satisfaction with the large number of domestic and for­eign tourists attending the event.