Chitral has been receiving an abundance of attention lately, primarily fueled by hearsay. However, our longstanding history with Afghanistan dates back centuries. Commerce, unions, population movements, and conflicts have all played a role. Throughout it all, our people have endured and demonstrated remarkable resilience.
Afghans may passionately discuss their history of resisting invasions in their homeland. However, when another nation engages in similar actions, it is often viewed with disdain. It’s important to broaden our perspective. Any region faced with an invasion from a neighboring country will naturally seek to defend itself, regardless of the invader’s identity. By the way, Ranjit Singh conducted an invasion up to the Durand Line.