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The `royal garden` needs attention of authorities

The `royal garden` needs attention of authorities

Posted by | Jan 11, 2016 | |

BY Fazal Khaliq  SWAT: The Chinese pilgrims, who visited the ancient Uddiyana Kingdom, the present day Swat valley, in the fifth century, described it a `royal garden` where they enjoyed a vast variety of juicy fruits and fragrant flowers. Proving the accounts of Chinese pilgrims true, the orchard-rich Swat valley still produces different fruits and vegetables. Various fruits including peaches, apples, red persimmon, black persimmon, plum, apricot, cherry and pear are supplied to the country`s markets from Swat in the season. According to Rahmat Ali Khan, the president of Fruits and Vegetables Association Swat, an estimated 400 to 500...

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JUI holds Seerat un Nabi conference in Amankot

JUI holds Seerat un Nabi conference in Amankot

Posted by | Jan 9, 2016 | |

By Fazal Khaliq  MINGORA:  Jamiat Ulema Islam-Fazl (JUI-F) former MPA Mufti Kifayatullah said the western media was actively busy in defaming Islam which could be tackled only by following the teachings of Prophet Mohammad (SAW). He was addressing at large gathering in Seerat un Nabi conference organized by JUI-F Swat at Amankot on Friday. The conference was attended by local elders and JUI-F leaders. He said that Muslims must follow the teachings and lifestyle of the Prophet Mohammad (SAW) as His life would truly guide them in all aspects. “We must stand with JUI-F to follow the right paths...

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First women assembly formed in Swat

First women assembly formed in Swat

Posted by | Jan 8, 2016 | |

MINGORA: Tabassum Adnan was elected the first speaker and Ms Sajida deputy speaker of the first women assembly of Swat here on Thursday. The election for speaker and deputy speaker of the assembly was held in pleasant environment in which members of women assembly used their right to vote. The women assembly was formed under the Aurat Foundation’s voice and accountability programme, Awaz, with women’s representations from all 67 union councils of Swat district. The women assembly has 33 members, including 30 on general seats and three additional seats – one each reserved for minorities, transgender and disabled person....

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Shamozo gets only 10 volts electricity, residents complain

Shamozo gets only 10 volts electricity, residents complain

Posted by | Jan 7, 2016 | |

MINGORA: The residents of four villages in Barikot tehsil have asked the authorities to resolve the problem of electricity loadshedding and low power voltage. They said that they were facing the problems of prolonged electricity outages and low power voltage since long. The residents of Khazana, Gharai, Rangila and Nemogram villages complained that they even couldn’t charge their mobile phone batteries as only five to 10 volts electricity was supplied to their houses. The area, having a number of peach orchards, produces a large quantity of tomatoes and onions. Well-off farmers power their tubewell machines with the help of...

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