NEW KING OF CHITRAL KHYBER PAKHTUNKHWA

 

Mehtar Shahzada Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir

                     

The People of Chitral Accumulated in the Fort of Mehtars of Chitral Pakhtunkhwa , and it was Occasion every body was waiting for as New Royal Prince from Royal Family of Mehtar family was Going to be crowned as New Ruler of Chitral. 

The people of Chitral added a new chapter to the history of the valley when they attended a colourful ceremony held at the historical Chitral Fort in connection with the crowning of the new Mehtar Shahzada Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir on Thursday.

Shahzada Fatehul Mulk Ali Nasir, the eldest son of the deceased Mehtar of Chitral Saiful Mulk Nasir, received his LLB (Hons) degree from University of Bukingam UK and LLM from University of Miami, USA. 

He belongs to the famous Kator family who ruled Chitral from 1595 to 1969 when the state status of Chitral was abolished by the then military Dictators General Yahya Khan In 1971.

 Although after the abolishment of state status of Chitral, the Mehtars had lost all his administrative, legislative and judicial powers but like British people Chitralis hold their traditions in high esteem and it was explicitly demonstrated by them in the coronation ceremony.

Like British Monarch, the Mehtar can use the institution to bring about harmony and unity among Chitralis who belong to a diverse social and sectarian background.

If New Royalty and Mehtar Ruler worked hard honestly for the prosperity and betterment of the people, he would always find Chitrali people at his back and call.

As a Young and highly educated Mehtar of Chitral he would be able to transform the dreams of Chitralis into reality by becoming the true custodian of glorious Chitrali culture and making Chitral a model district of Pakistan.

Later, a music party was arranged at the lawn of the fort where artists across the district performed.

Chitral Fort of Mehtars Royal Family 

Administration of Chitral

Chitral is represented in the National Assembly of Pakistan  by one elected MNA and Provincial Assembly by two elected MPAs.

Population

As of July 2014, the Chitral population is above one million, about same as Islamabad,  The Chitral culture is Islamic and Women are nearly invisible except to their male relatives and other women. They avoid walking the streets of the town, so men or children do most of the shopping.

Languages

The general population mainly speak the Chitrali language (or Khowar).

Sports

Unlike the rest of Pakistan where cricket dominates, polo and soccer / Football are more popular in Chitral. A number of sport festivals and tournaments are held throughout the year. Chitral has also produced some national players such as Muhammad Rasool who plays for the national football team.

Royalty Who Attended the function in Pamir Valley of Chitral :

The ceremony was attended by more than 3,000 people, including princes of the royal families of adjoining districts of Yasin and Amb and foreign dignitries.

Among the People who Attended the were Royal family and Prince of Amb Mr. Salahuddin Sayed, Nawab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Along with Royality of Yasin also attended the ceremony and facilitated the Mehtar on behalf of their people.

Foreign Dignitaries and Ambassadors in crowing ceremony in Pamir Valley of Chitral :

Ambassador of Royal Brunei Abdul Jalil Ahmad, Ambassador of Philippines Jesus Yabes and Ambassador of Myanmar San Myinto represented their respective countries in the ceremony.

They all  wished and prayed for his Success in his mission to Serve Chitral People.

People of FANA Federally Administered Northern Area :

Also Attended the function were People of  Nearby FANA , Federally Administered Northern Areas , Recently Separated from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in 2007 without any Change in Legislature or change in constitution areas of Gilgit and Baltistan , People who attended were Raja Jalaluddin of Yasen and current Chief Justice of Gigit-Baltistan High Court not recognized as True legal court .

From Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Attending Ceremony :

Mr Haji Hidayatullah, Minister for Livestock and Dairy Products, represented the provincial government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa representing the PTI Government sadly Neither Imran Khan of PTI or the Opposition attended the crowning Ceremony of crowning or Showed any Solidarity with peoole of Chitral.

From Federal Government of Pakistan Attending Ceremony :

From Federal Govt of Pakistan , Shahzada Muhayudin, Dr Inayatullah Faizi, Maula Nigah, retired bureaucrat Islamuddin, Sahib Nadir Advocate, Siffat Zarin and Sardar Agha congratulated the Mehtar and expressed their symbolic allegiance from their respective clans and area people.

Chitral Aerial