08/10/2026
🤖 Technology & AI Day 2026 | Empowering Chitral’s Youth
District Youth Office Lower Chitral, and HindukushSoft Technologies (Private) Limited in collaboration with the Department of Computer Science, University of Chitral, organized the Technology & AI Day 2026 at the University of Chitral, featuring Chitral’s first-ever AI Challenge Hackathon.
The initiative aimed to provide the youth of Chitral with a platform to showcase their talent, creativity and problem-solving skills through Artificial Intelligence, innovation and emerging technologies.
A total of 48 teams from different educational institutions across Upper and Lower Chitral participated in the AI Challenge Hackathon and presented innovative technology-based solutions to local and community-level challenges.
The event was graced by Vice Chancellor University of Chitral, Prof. Dr. Hazirullah, as Chief Guest. Additional Deputy Commissioner Lower Chitral, Mr. Abdus Salam, also participated in the event and encouraged the young participants. CEO HindukushSoft Technologies Abu Zar Mushwani, Dr. Nizamuddin, faculty members, students, technology experts and representatives of educational institutions also attended.
🏆 AI Challenge Hackathon Results
🥇 1st Position – Neuraflix
University of Chitral — Rs. 50,000
🥈 2nd Position – AI Innovator
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Koragh — Rs. 30,000
🥉 3rd Position – Guardian AI
Aga Khan Higher Secondary School, Koragh — Rs. 20,000
🏅 People’s Choice Award – Safe Child AI
Government Degree College Chitral — Rs. 20,000
👏 The outstanding performance of Aga Khan Higher Secondary School Koragh, securing two positions among the Top 3, was particularly appreciated.
The District Youth Office Lower Chitral remains committed to creating meaningful platforms for young people by connecting them with technology, innovation, entrepreneurship and future-oriented skills.
The successful organization of Technology & AI Day 2026 marks an important step towards building a digitally skilled, innovative and solution-oriented youth community in Chitral.
Empowering Youth | Promoting Innovation | Building a Digital Future 🚀