Ideas, research and conversations for a stronger Kurram
Rooted in Parachinar, CKP brings research, practical ideas and local voices together. Explore conversations and explainers on education, health, farming, technology and business, and what can work for a stronger Kurram.
خلاصہ
چنار کے پتے پر کرم کی جگہوں، تعلیم، ہنر اور روزمرہ کام کی معلومات آسان زبان میں پڑھیں۔
مضامین کے ساتھ اصل ماخذ دیکھیں اور اپنی دلچسپی کے موضوع پر مزید جانیں۔
یہیں سے شروع کریں، پھر اپنے سوال کے مطابق اگلا راستہ چنیں۔
Find your way around Kurram
Explore places
Start with Kurram District, choose a region and find a verified place guide.
Education & study
Find official college, institute and school-information links.
Useful services
Find the right official source for a service or public-information question.
Facts & sources
Understand where a figure or historical account comes from.
Scholarships & support
Find official education-funding pathways and check the current round.
Women & girls
Explore education, skills, career preparation and enterprise resources.
Self-Sustainability
Read and watch the series on stronger local capability and connections.
Maps & locations
Understand the district and open source-checked location links.
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Current video series
Self-Sustainability for Kurram
Explore practical ways to strengthen local capability, improve everyday systems and build better options for Kurram.
- Start here: What is self-sustainability, and why does Kurram need it?
- Episode 2: What would a stronger Kurram look like?
Read the written companions and explore the series, or watch on CKP’s YouTube channel.
Latest episodes
Browse by topic Education Health & Safety Peace & Community Farming & Environment Culture & History Media & Journalism
Pashto Folk Music in Kurram: Ustad Sher Ali on the Shehnai
Ustad Sher Ali, a veteran Shehnai player, on Pashto folk music in Kurram, wedding traditions, Sufi music and the instruments…
Eye Health in Parachinar: Dr. Syed Muhammad Saqlain
Dr. Syed Muhammad Saqlain on common eye problems in Parachinar, screen time, eye safety, first aid and the gaps in…
Education, Culture and Society in Kurram: Prof. Jamil Kazmi
Prof. Jamil Kazmi on education in Kurram: cheating, the role of teachers, peace, culture, Parachinar’s history and social responsibility.
Social Development in Kurram: Musarat Hussain
Musarat Hussain on social development in Kurram: anti-drug work, opportunities for young people and what communities can do for themselves.
Women’s Rights in Kurram: Advocate Nayab Turi
Advocate Nayab Turi on women’s rights in Kurram: legal awareness, family law, child custody, the courts, the Jirga and access…
Mental Health in Parachinar: Dr. Kalsoom Bangash
Psychologist Dr. Kalsoom Bangash on mental health in Parachinar: depression, anxiety, drug addiction among young people, parenting and rehabilitation.
Articles about Parachinar and Kurram
Background on the region: its geography and people, the Attan dance, local crops and infrastructure. All articles →
Think globally. Design locally.
CKP was founded by Dilawar Hussain, who grew up in Parachinar. We learn from people and ideas across Pakistan and the world, then ask what fits Kurram’s realities.
