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10th June, 2013
Death of Swat’s silk industry leaves thousands desperate, hopeless
Militancy, load shedding, and the end of the Afghan Transit Agreement has reduced a thriving business to almost nothing.
Militancy, load shedding, and the end of the Afghan Transit Agreement has reduced a thriving business to almost nothing.
11th October, 2012
Swat attack on Malala: War of words in Senate over policy about militancy
Political rivals used the debate on the terrorist attack on Malala to blame one another’s policies about militancy.
Political rivals used the debate on the terrorist attack on Malala to blame one another’s policies about militancy.
10th May, 2012
Swat women using embroidery skills to support families
Following prolonged conflict in the region, many women were left with nothing but their embroidery skills to earn livelihood.
Following prolonged conflict in the region, many women were left with nothing but their embroidery skills to earn livelihood.
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15th October, 2011
Pushed into oblivion
There is hardly anything more excruciating than glorifying war in the face of atrocities. In Pakistan, the news coverage from Swat valley remained dominated by…
There is hardly anything more excruciating than glorifying war in the face of atrocities. In Pakistan, the news coverage from Swat valley remained dominated by…
24th July, 2011
Rebuilding Swat
A year after floods swept away homes and livelihoods, Pakistani survivors of a Taliban uprising are courting fresh disaster in the picturesque Swat valley by…
A year after floods swept away homes and livelihoods, Pakistani survivors of a Taliban uprising are courting fresh disaster in the picturesque Swat valley by…
24th July, 2011
Swat rebuilds year after Pakistan floods
ARIANA: A year after floods swept away homes and livelihoods, Pakistani survivors of a Taliban uprising are courting fresh disaster in the picturesque Swat valley…
ARIANA: A year after floods swept away homes and livelihoods, Pakistani survivors of a Taliban uprising are courting fresh disaster in the picturesque Swat valley…
15th April, 2011
Slow govt development threatens Swat military gains
MINGORA: Almost two years after Pakistan’s army swept through the Swat Valley to drive out a terrifying Taliban regime, the valley’s residents fear that slow…
MINGORA: Almost two years after Pakistan’s army swept through the Swat Valley to drive out a terrifying Taliban regime, the valley’s residents fear that slow…
10th April, 2011
Security forces kill seven militants in Swat
PESHAWAR: Pakistani security forces killed seven militants in Swat’s Matta area, while one military official died in a clash with militants in Mohmand agency on…
PESHAWAR: Pakistani security forces killed seven militants in Swat’s Matta area, while one military official died in a clash with militants in Mohmand agency on…
5th April, 2011
Pakistan revamps Taliban fortress for skiing gala
MALAM JABBA: More than three years after the Taliban shut Pakistan’s most famous ski resort, enthusiasts are again slamming down the slopes trying to prove…
MALAM JABBA: More than three years after the Taliban shut Pakistan’s most famous ski resort, enthusiasts are again slamming down the slopes trying to prove…
18th March, 2011
Back to square one
PAKISTAN’S success against militants can be judged from the result of its operations in Swat that began on May 12, 2009 when the military was…
PAKISTAN’S success against militants can be judged from the result of its operations in Swat that began on May 12, 2009 when the military was…
11th February, 2011
Pakistan troops kill 11 militants in Swat
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s military said Friday it had killed 11 militants in the Swat valley, raising fears that rebels are again infiltrating the one-time tourism hub.…
PESHAWAR: Pakistan’s military said Friday it had killed 11 militants in the Swat valley, raising fears that rebels are again infiltrating the one-time tourism hub.…
1st February, 2011
Army starts relocating from Swat
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Army has begun drawing back thousands of its soldiers from the once seemingly-invincible Taliban stronghold of Swat to turn over security to…
PESHAWAR: The Pakistan Army has begun drawing back thousands of its soldiers from the once seemingly-invincible Taliban stronghold of Swat to turn over security to…
