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Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains

NPRWednesday, July 29, 2026 at 2:21 PM

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Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains
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Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn't easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this remote mountainous region — as do rockslides and avalanches.

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What happened

Chitral borders Afghanistan and isn't easy to reach. Breathtaking views abound in this remote mountainous region — as do rockslides and avalanches.

Why it matters

This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.

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  1. NPR published: Greetings from an isolated region in northern Pakistan's Hindu Kush mountains

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