Month: December 2023

A Seminar Held to Mark World Soil Day in Upper Dir

A Seminar Held to Mark World Soil Day in Upper Dir

Posted by | Dec 8, 2023 | |

Correspondent Upper Dir: To mark World Soil Day, a seminar on soil and water as essential sources of life took place to celebrate World Soil Day at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto University. Mr. Allah Dita Sahib, Chairman of Environmental Science, organized the seminar, drawing a significant turnout of students and teachers. The chief guest for the event was Vice-Chancellor Shahabuddin. During the seminar, experts underscored the significance of land, soil, and water. Simultaneously, Vice Chancellor Mr. Shahabuddin elucidated the importance of land and explained the diverse challenges confronting it today. The experts emphasized that, as Muslims, it is not merely...

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Aryana’s Triumph: Rebuilding After 2022 Floods Unveils Local Resilience Amid Government Neglect and Climate Change Realities

Aryana’s Triumph: Rebuilding After 2022 Floods Unveils Local Resilience Amid Government Neglect and Climate Change Realities

Posted by | Dec 1, 2023 | |

By Fazal Khaliq SWAT: In the aftermath of the catastrophic 2022 floods that struck destruction in Upper Swat, Aryana hamlet in Tahsil Bahrain stands as a testament to human endurance, communal spirit, and the grave reality of climate change. The floodwaters washed away homes, bridges, and large stones and rocks, exacerbating the inhabitants’ struggle for survival. As the floodwaters receded, Aryana was confronted with the loss of about 60 homes and crucial bridges and the unusual issue of massive boulders and rocks left behind by the storm. Locals shared their concerns with the daily Dawn and said the 2022...

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