A new book on Swat’s insurgency, a reminder of bleak times
By Fazal Khaliq People in Swat faced the ugliest phase in their history when extremism engulfed the scenic valley in 2007. Luckily, peace has returned after a full-fledged military operation where life is tracking back to its normal state, however, the three years of bloodshed has left inerasable tracks on minds and hearts of every Swati. Where commoners express their experiences in daily talks and corner gossips, the educated class is shaping them in words for future generations. Recently, a book titled “INSURGENCY IN SWAT: Conflict Settlement and Peace Building (2001-2011)”, published which is authored by a young Swati...
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