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Irfan Ali Taj releases his second Khowar-Urdu track “Ishq Daryah”

Irfan Ali Taj, the young artist from Chitral who stepped into the mainstream music through “Ashiqi Angaar featuring Zoe Viccaji” has released his second single track called “Ishq Daryah”. The song features Moaaz Afridi, who happens to be Irfan’s bandmate.

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Zoe Viccaji and Irfan Ali Taj

Irfan Ali Taj, the young artist from Chitral who stepped into the mainstream music through “Ashiqi Angaar featuring Zoe Viccaji” has released his second single track called “Ishq Daryah”. The song features Moaaz Afridi, who happens to be Irfan’s band mate.

Unlike his previous video song, Ishq Darya is shot completely in Chitral’s scenic valleys. The direction was done by Junaid Mustafa.

Talking to GBee, Irfan Ali Taj said that he has more projects in the pipeline.

Alhumdulliah People know me now and once you have the recognition, there are lots of ways to entertain people. As a matter of fact, I have been more attached to mainstream songs and listen diverse music, so yes, I might surprise the viewers in the near future.

When asked if Ashiqi Angar’s success made him move forward, he added:

Music should never stop. I am not one of those who bring one song out and stop progressing. Ashiqi Angar gave me courage to compose Ishq Daryah which is out and Dunya Ju Baso which is will be released soon. The thing that pushes me further is my love for music and my hunger to progress.

Zoe Viccaji will be back in his next song!

Dunya Ju Baso is a project we did alongside alongside Ishq Daryah. The song features Zoe Viccaji once again and has been shot entirely in Chitral. For me, it’s an even bigger project than Ishq Daryah is and will surely amaze my fans.

I would like to thank my buddies, Junaid Mustafa who directed the video, Zubair Taqi who was Asst. AD, Rahim Ullah Danish, Moaaz Afridi, who contributed in the melody and instrumentation.

 Watch Ishq Daryah video

Listen to Ishq Daryah MP3

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Ishq Darya Other info

Artists: Irfan & Moaaz

Lyrics & Composition: Irfan Ali Taj

AD / 2D Camera: Zubair Taqi

Music: Mubashir Admani I Bonafide Studios

Director / DOP / Post & Vfx : Junaid Mustafa

Presented by: Anwar Aman Initiative for Music – AAIM

Chitrali Sitar: Rahim Ullah Danish

Ishq Darya Lyrics

 

زندگی آرزوان ای جہاں
خوشانی سوال بہچیتائے
Life is a world of desires
Happiness remains unrequited
ہردیو نسانڅوپیڅوپی
ای انوس دی سال غیریتائے
Days turned into years as I gathered slivers of my heart
اے ہردیو بتین
اےمہمَهجَبین

The innermost of my heart, O you!
O the one with moon like brow!
عشق دریاہ، تُو مہ کشتی، غیچھان روشتی مہ کیا غم
مہ لوٹ اللہ، سے مہ ستک، مہ شیرین ژان مہ کیا غم !
Love is a river, and you are my boat
The light of my eyes, why should I despair
God Almighty! all Seeing, my Sustainer
Mine is my sweetheart, why should I despair
تُو ملا توزندگی حسین
جو تُو نہیں تو کُچھ نہیں
Life’s beauty is in your company
If not you, there’s nothing to life
کوشِشوں کے آگے جیت ہے
مُشکلیں نہ ہوں تو کیا خُوشی !
Victory comes after striving
Joy is not joy if attained without difficulties
یہ آسمان و زمین
ہےتیرے دَم سے حسین
You are the reason
For the beauty of this sky and land

تُو میرا سُر، میرا ہر سُوز، میری ساز ہو تُم
میرا اوّل، میرا آخر، میرے ہمراز ہو تُم
You are my melody (sor),
my passion (soz),
My music (saz)
My beginning my end
You are the keeper of my secrets
آسمانہ مسو ساری سے روشت
زمینہ گلاب توغو غونہ کھیو !
ہسے ارمانان مہ بہشٹ
سے کی نو ہوئے زندگی کھیو !
Brighter than the moon in sky
Roses on earth cannot compare
That heaven of my desires
Without whom, life cannot dare

اے عشقو گمبوری
اے ہردیو قرار
O the flower of (my) love,
O the tranquility of (my) heart
ژِندو انجوم تہ دیوانہ، زومان پھورین تا نسوت
پلاور باو څیڅیقان غون، تھے اشپوناو تہ نسوت
Your lover in patched garment
Scales mountains to be near you
Full of innocence, like children
Comes running to be near you
ایک بیابان سا لگے تیرے بِن دُنیا مُجھ کو
کہ تیرے عشق میں فنا یہ تمننا مُجھ کو

The world is a barren desert without you
Annihilation in your love is my only desire

Imran is a Digital Media professional and blogger based in Islamabad, Pakistan. When free, he likes to travel, do photography, and play Rabab. He also runs a HONY inspired blog called Humans of Hunza. He Tweets @imranhunzai.

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5 tourists dead, 11 critically injured as hotel balcony collapses in Chitral

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Terichmir Hotel Chitral balcony collapsed

At least 5 tourists have died and 11 others have been critically injured after the balcony of a hotel collapsed in Chitral city of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. According to Rescue 1122 KPK, the injured were airlifted by helicopter of Pakistan Army on the directions of Deputy Commissioner Chitral while the dead bodies were sent to Punjab by road.

The incident took place on the second floor of the Terichmir Hotel in Chitral city where a family of 20 was staying. 17 members of the family went to the balcony to take pictures before leaving for Kalash Valley as part of their tour itinerary.

Pakistan Army Helicopter Chitral
Pakistan Army is airlifting the injured from Chitral to Peshawar.

The affected belonged to Kasur district of the Punjab province who were traveling in KPK after the government opened tourism after it was suspended due to Covid-19.

According to the hotel management, the balcony could not withstand so many people and came down killing 3 tourists on the spot. Two more scummed to injuries the next day while 11 have been told to be critically injured.

Terichmir Hotel Chitral balcony collapsed
The collapsed balcony of the hotel in Chitral can be seen in the picture.

A social media video shows people rushing the injured to District Headquarter Hospital (DHQ) Chitral. The injured were later shifted to Lady Reading Hospital (LRH) in Peshawar via a Pak Army Helicopter.

Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Mahmood Khan has shown his grief on the incident and directed DC Chitral to facilitate the affected in every possible way.

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Water for well-being in Chitral’s Broghil Valley – AKAH Pakistan

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Broghil women showcasing their woolen products for sale at a local festival. Photo: AKAH Pakistan

Broghil valley is home to more than 200 families, located around 260 kilometers from Chitral, the district headquarters in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. Broghil valley lies at the border area and so is known for its remoteness, and limited accessibility through unpaved, vulnerable roads. Home to green fields, mountains, glaciers, and more than thirty alpine lakes, this valley has great tourism potential.

However, the lack of paved roads; harsh weather; snow for over eight months of the year; and a lack of water and electricity services are a few of the many challenges the valley’s inhabitants and visitors face.

Women and children must travel long distances to fetch water from rivers and streams. Not only does this result in lost time and labor but often the water is unclean, causing waterborne diseases.

Broghil Man - AKAH Pakistan
Mohammad Aziz, Member Water & Sanitation Committee, Garel, Broghil

“ A few months back, we did not have clean water to use. The women had to fetch it from
rivers in drums and jerry cans. This was done even when there were four to five feet of snow for eight months in winters. Also, the water was unsafe as it was contaminated by both humans and animals”.

Mohammad Aziz, Member Water & Sanitation Committee, Garel,
Broghil

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH), Pakistan, with the mandate to improve human habitat across vulnerable areas, addressed this issue under its Water and Sanitation Extension Programme (WASEP).

Women are able to make these products using the time saved no longer having to fetch water from the river. experience and technical expertise, identified safe water sources; tested water quality against WHO standards; constructed water and sanitation infrastructure with community involvement and provided every household a water tap in their home.

Broghil Kid - AKAH Pakistan

With support from Pakistan Afghanistan Tajikistan Regional Integration Program (PATRIP) Foundation, local authorities and the community, AKAH completed water supply schemes in nine villages in Broghil, providing more than 200 households with year-round access to clean water at their doorsteps.

These households now have water in washrooms, improved hygiene conditions and a reduced incidence of waterborne disease. Women, in particular, are able to spend more quality time with their families and have more time for income-generating activities such as woolen handicrafts.

By providing safe drinking water and sanitation infrastructure, AKAH has helped improve the health and well-being of more than 2,000 people in Broghil.

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