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9th May, 2013
Swat: Elections in former Taliban country
PML-N and PTI are the main contenders for two national assembly seats from Swat. PPP and ANP are a close third.
PML-N and PTI are the main contenders for two national assembly seats from Swat. PPP and ANP are a close third.
2nd May, 2013
Swat — a region healing
Targeted relentlessly by the TTP, the ANP and PPP draw comfort from bad weather that will hinder other parties' campaigns.
Targeted relentlessly by the TTP, the ANP and PPP draw comfort from bad weather that will hinder other parties' campaigns.
30th April, 2013
Election campaign: ANP turns to internet to avoid further loss
Amidst security threats, ANP has turned to an internet communication software to help its candidates address public meetings without being physically there.
Amidst security threats, ANP has turned to an internet communication software to help its candidates address public meetings without being physically there.
9th April, 2013
Malala Yousafzai inspires Canadian filmmaker
"Malala became a shining light and force for change, not only in her Swat Valley, but around the world."
"Malala became a shining light and force for change, not only in her Swat Valley, but around the world."
31st March, 2013
PTI will bring peace to the country once in power: Imran
Speaking at a public rally in Mingora, Imran Khan said that his party will solve the problems affecting the country and give protection to its people.
Speaking at a public rally in Mingora, Imran Khan said that his party will solve the problems affecting the country and give protection to its people.
22nd January, 2013
Four years on, Malam Jabba Ski Resort still in ruins
After being destroyed by militants, the resort remains neglected, due to a dispute between the provincial and federal government.
After being destroyed by militants, the resort remains neglected, due to a dispute between the provincial and federal government.
11th January, 2013
22 die in Swat Tableeghi centre blast
At least 22 people were killed and over 70 injured in a blast at a Tableeghi centre in the once militants’ infested district of Swat on Thursday.
At least 22 people were killed and over 70 injured in a blast at a Tableeghi centre in the once militants’ infested district of Swat on Thursday.
10th January, 2013
Blast leaves 21 dead, 70 injured at Swat religious centre
The blast occurred inside a religious centre belonging to Tableeghi Jamaat on Takhtaban road amid a weekly congregation.
The blast occurred inside a religious centre belonging to Tableeghi Jamaat on Takhtaban road amid a weekly congregation.
24th November, 2012
Ancient tombs discovered in Swat
The tombs point to the culture that predates the Buddhist Gandhara civilisation that took hold in northwest Pakistan.
The tombs point to the culture that predates the Buddhist Gandhara civilisation that took hold in northwest Pakistan.
11th November, 2012
Fears blight ‘Malala Day’ in schoolgirl’s hometown
Demonstrations backing Malala took place in Islamabad, Karachi, the eastern city of Lahore and Muzaffarabad but in Mingora students at Malala's Khushal Public School were forced to honour her in private.
Demonstrations backing Malala took place in Islamabad, Karachi, the eastern city of Lahore and Muzaffarabad but in Mingora students at Malala's Khushal Public School were forced to honour her in private.
1st November, 2012
Cultural show breaks silence of fear in Swat
"It would convey a message of peace and prompt people to visit the picturesque area and enjoy its scenic valleys."
"It would convey a message of peace and prompt people to visit the picturesque area and enjoy its scenic valleys."
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23rd October, 2012
A response to apologists
"I don’t recall Leon Panetta ever vowing that they’d be back to finish off the job as the TTP spokesperson gleefully did after the attack on Malala."
"I don’t recall Leon Panetta ever vowing that they’d be back to finish off the job as the TTP spokesperson gleefully did after the attack on Malala."
22nd October, 2012
Pakistan asks Afghanistan to hand over Fazlullah
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar made the demand during a meeting with US Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman.
Foreign Minister Hina Rabbani Khar made the demand during a meeting with US Special Envoy for Pakistan and Afghanistan Marc Grossman.
20th October, 2012
Doctors say Malala is trying to communicate, write
A doctor treating Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai – who was shot in the head by the Taliban – says she stood for the first time…
A doctor treating Pakistani schoolgirl Malala Yousafzai – who was shot in the head by the Taliban – says she stood for the first time…
11th October, 2012
All hearts and prayers with Yousafzai
Malala was airlifted to the country's top military hospital and is still in a critical condition.
Malala was airlifted to the country's top military hospital and is still in a critical condition.
11th October, 2012
Attack on Malala reignites fears of targeted killings in Swat
“In the last three or four months, unknown persons have started targeting elders in the area who want peace in Swat,” a local said.
“In the last three or four months, unknown persons have started targeting elders in the area who want peace in Swat,” a local said.
10th October, 2012
In-depth coverage: Malala Yousafzai
The TTP on Tuesday attacked teenage peace campaigner and National Peace Award winner Malala Yousufzai in Mingora, Swat.
The TTP on Tuesday attacked teenage peace campaigner and National Peace Award winner Malala Yousufzai in Mingora, Swat.
11th September, 2012
Tourists are back in Swat
Thr restoration of people’s confidence to visit the valley was a great achievement for the local administration.
Thr restoration of people’s confidence to visit the valley was a great achievement for the local administration.
23rd August, 2012
Swat valley, a paradise that was
It is rightly called Switzerland of Pakistan. In 2002, a Swiss tourist declared Swat more beautiful than her homeland.
It is rightly called Switzerland of Pakistan. In 2002, a Swiss tourist declared Swat more beautiful than her homeland.
23rd July, 2012
Revival of tourism in Swat
With the restoration of public confidence in sustainable peace in Swat and improved road infrastructure, the picturesque valley drew multitudes of local tourists this year.
With the restoration of public confidence in sustainable peace in Swat and improved road infrastructure, the picturesque valley drew multitudes of local tourists this year.
