SWAT – A 9-year-old girl was forcibly married with a 32-year-old man in Swat Manglor area, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the orders of a local jirga. Read More: Unity at NCSW consultation to end child marriage According to police, the girl had been abducted by her uncle, Syed Rehman, four months prior to the marriage. Following the […]
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Tourists flock to frozen Andarab Lake in Kalam
Hundreds of tourists are visiting the frozen Andarab Lake in Swat’s Kalam Valley, turning the scenic glacial site into a major winter attraction. Visitors from across the country are engaging in ice skating, walking on snow and other seasonal activities on the frozen surface of the lake. Read More: Azad Kashmir sets record with over […]
Malala Fund approves Rs61.6m for flood-hit areas
SHANGLA: The Malala Fund has approved over Rs61.6 million for the rehabilitation and welfare of flood-affected communities in Shangla, Buner, and Swat, officials said on Wednesday. The funding aims to restore educational institutions and support small businesses devastated by recent floods in these districts. Read More: Malala announces $230,000 grant for schools in flood-hit areas According […]
5.2-magnitude quake jolts Swat, Chitral districts
Jolts from an earthquake of magnitude 5.2 were felt in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Chitral and Swat districts on Tuesday, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said. Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates – the Arabian, Euro-Asian and Indian – which create five seismic zones under the country. The intersection of multiple fault lines means that tectonic […]
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa govt to split Swat into two districts
The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has decided to divide Swat into two separate districts: Upper Swat and Lower Swat. The decision comes under the directive of Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur. Following his orders, the Revenue Department has issued official instructions to the Commissioner Malakand and Deputy Commissioner Swat. The letter mandates the division, creating a […]
Shehzad Roy demands action after student’s death
Renowned social activist Shehzad Roy has demanded justice after 14-year-old Farhan died following an alleged brutal beating by his madrassa teacher in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. In a powerful video message shared on social media, Roy condemned the incident and called on parents and students to raise their voices against corporal punishment in all schools and […]
River turns deadly: Sialkot family loses 16 members in Swat flood
In a heart-wrenching incident in Swat, a flash flood in the Swat River swept away 18 tourists, including 16 members of a single family from Daska, Sialkot. The family was visiting the scenic valley during the Eid holidays. The accident happened while they were sitting near the riverbank for breakfast. According to the family’s elder, […]
Rain, thunderstorms expected in upper and central Pakistan from june 13 to 16
The Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) has forecast rain and thunderstorms in upper and central regions of the country from June 13 to 16. According to officials, moist winds are entering the northern parts of Pakistan. A new wave of westerly winds is likely to affect upper areas starting Thursday. From June 13, areas like Kashmir, […]
Security forces conduct successful operation in Swat, four militants killed
Rawalpindi: Security forces carried out a successful operation in Swat, resulting in the deaths of four militants. This operation was based on reliable intelligence about the presence of militants in the area. The timely action was crucial for maintaining security in the region. The Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) reported that the operation involved an exchange […]
Saif refuted the perception that provincial govt let Taliban return to Swat
Special Assistant to Chief Minister on Information, Barrister Muhammad Ali Saif, rejected the theory that the provincial government allowed the Taliban to come to Swat under some conspiracy. “The impression is misplaced that we let the Taliban return to Swat under some sort of conspiracy,” he said, speaking to the media in Swat. Barrister Saif […]