Month: March 2018

Local Support Organizations’ convention held in Swat

Local Support Organizations’ convention held in Swat

Posted by | Mar 16, 2018 | |

By Fazal Khaliq MINGORA: Speakers here on Thursday said that local people in a community must stand united to resolve their collective social, political, legal and developmental issues. They were addressing a convention of the local support organisations (LSOs) of Malakand division organized by Sarhad Rural Support Organization under European Union funded PEACE project. The convention was meant to highlight the role and importance of local support organisations in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. District nazim Mohammad Ali Shah, tehsil nazim Ikram Khan, SP Khankhail, EDO Saeed Ahmad, ADC Tahir Khan, assistant registrar cooperative department...

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Jambil waterfalls: Where serenity mingles with mysteriousness

Jambil waterfalls: Where serenity mingles with mysteriousness

Posted by | Mar 9, 2018 | |

By Fazal Khaliq MINGORA: With the beginning of spring season in Swat, tourists have started hiking mountains to reach the hidden scenic spots in different areas of the picturesque valley. The tourists, who seek adventure, prefer to trek and climb tough and steep mountains to explore unseen glacial lakes, pastures and waterfalls. A group of tourists, who hiked to Charkhwa waterfall in Jambil valley, said that the site was enchanting in term of natural beauty and mystery. “The waterfall is completely different as it is located in a mysteriously hidden valley above Jambil where one has to trek amid...

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Iqrar: A Pashto song depicting Swat’s situation, released

Iqrar: A Pashto song depicting Swat’s situation, released

Posted by | Mar 3, 2018 | |

By Fazal Khaliq MINGORA: The local cultural and literary circles on Thursday appreciated a new video song titled ‘Iqrar’ for highlighting the recent violence in Swat and its impact on love and peace. Budding Pashto singer Shahid Khan, also a patient of blood cancer, has melodiously sung the song, which was written by poet Samiullah Gran Khan and filmed in the scenic Swat valley. A large number of cultural activists, poets, writers and social activists attended the video launching ceremony and lauded the song. Cultural activist and Suvastu Arts and Culture Association chairman Usman Uslas Yar said the song...

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Tree plantation, beautification drive begins in Swat girls college

Tree plantation, beautification drive begins in Swat girls college

Posted by | Mar 3, 2018 | |

By Fazal Khaliq  MINGORA: Students of the government postgraduate girls college Saidu Sharif here on Friday took part in a spring plantation and beautification project on the premises of the college. According to the college administration the green spring plantation drive is aimed to make the college green and to provide pleasant and healthy environment to students and staff. The students and teachers took active part in the plantation campaign, saying they enjoyed planting trees and flowers to make their college look beautiful. “I enjoy taking part of the plantation and beautification project of the college. It is making...

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