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On Father’s Day, Malala Yousafzai’s Dad And Father Of Girl From ‘To Kill A Tiger’ Speak Out Against Patriarchal Thinking

On Father’s Day, Malala Yousafzai’s Dad And Father Of Girl From ‘To Kill A Tiger’ Speak Out Against Patriarchal Thinking

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On Father’s Day, two men who almost lost their daughters to the tyranny of patriarchal society are coming together on behalf of the #StandWithHer campaign. Ziauddin Yousafzai, father of Nobel Peace Prize winner Malala Yousafzai, and Ranjit, father of a daughter who became the victim of a brutal sexual assault in India, sat down for a conversation in New York in March. Their discussion, about their shared experience and effort to combat toxic m…See the Story

Swat earthquake sparks panic among residents

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Swat earthquake sparks panic among residents

A moderate earthquake struck the city of Mingora in the Swat Valley on Tuesday, sending waves of fear across the region. According to the National Seismic Monitoring Centre, the tremor measured 4.6 on the Richter scale and originated in the Hindu Kush region of Afghanistan. Earthquake Details The earthquake occurred at a depth of 51 kilometers, which is considered moderate. Residents of Mingora and nearby towns felt the ground shaking for severa…Read Article

Facing Climate Extremes, Swat Turns to Traditional Water Wisdom

Facing Climate Extremes, Swat Turns to Traditional Water Wisdom

In the mountainous region of Swat, northern Pakistan, local authorities have launched a community-driven initiative to construct hundreds of small water storage ponds aimed at mitigating the dual threats of water scarcity and climate-induced flooding. The project, which began in the remote tehsil of Bahrain, is part of a broader strategy to adapt to the intensifying effects of climate change in one of the country’s most environmentally vulnerabl…Read Article

APC in Swat opposes decision to convert hospital into MTI

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Representatives of several political and social organisations attend an All Parties Conference on May 20, 2025. — Facebook@ANPswatofficialMINGORA: An All Parties Conference here on Tuesday rejected the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government’s decision to convert the Saidu Group of Teaching...Swat · Swat Read Article

Vehicle falls into gorge in Bahrain tehsil of Swat killing three

Swat: A vehicle fell into a ravine killing three people including two women and a child in Satal Tangon area in Bahrain Tehsil of Swat on Wednesday. Besides that five people were also wounded in the unfortunate incident. According to the an eyewitnesses the accident occured while taking a turn on a round. The injured were first shifted to a hospital in Madyan while later they were transported to Syedo Sharif hospital. The post Vehicle falls into…Swat · Swat Read Article

2 die, 20 injured in Swat road mishaps

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A representational image showing ambulances parked at an incident site. — Facebook@Rescue 1122/FilePESHAWAR: Two persons, including a child, were killed and 20 others injured when a bus carrying members of a wedding party plunged into a ravine in Shah Dherai area of Swat district on...Swat · Swat Read Article

Last ruler of Swat remembered for services

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The last ruler of Swat, Miangul Abdul Haq Jahanzeb seen in this file photo. — Facebook@Storyofswat/FileMINGORA: Rich tributes were paid to the last ruler of Swat, Miangul Abdul Haq Jahanzeb, at a ceremony arranged here on Thursday to mark his 117th birth anniversary.The ceremony was held at...Swat · Swat Read Article

Mahmood Achakzai delivers historic Swat jirga address calling for constitutional supremacy and Pashtun rights

Swat: The Chairman of Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party and head of Tehreek Tahafuz-e-Ayeen Pakistan, Member of National Assembly Mahmood Khan Achakzai addressed a grand public jirga in Hazara, Kabal, Swat. In his powerful speech, he strongly criticized the country’s prevailing political conditions, constitutional crisis, the plight of the Pashtun nation, and state policies. He unequivocally stated that the survival, progress, and prosperity of Paki…Human Rights · Swat Read Article

Achakzai vows to uphold constitution, defend Pashtun rights

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PkMAP chief rejects portrayal of Pashtuns as extremists, saying community had been disproportionately affected by both global power rivalries and flawed domestic security policies SWAT: Chairman Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party (PkMAP) and Member of the National Assembly, Mahmood Khan Achakzai, on Friday delivered a strongly worded address at a public jirga in Hazara, Kabal, reiterating his commitment to constitutional supremacy, Pashtun rights, …Swat · Swat Read Article

Malala Yousafzai: The spark. The symbol. The pragmatist

As a girl, Malala Yousafzai had the unusual courage to challenge the Taliban. Their failed assassination attempt made her a global symbol. Now, institutions are teetering and activism is burning out. So how do you do the work when nobody agrees on anything any more?Mingora · Mingora Read Article

KP Centre of Excellence, University of Swat Hold Seminar and Solidarity Walk to Promote National Unity, Condemn APS Khuzdar Attack

SWAT: In a powerful display of unity and resolve, the KP Centre of Excellence in collaboration with the University of Swat organized a one-day seminar and solidarity walk aimed at promoting social cohesion, national integration, and condemning the heinous APS Khuzdar bus attack. The event brought together a diverse gathering of students, faculty members, scholars, and civil society activists who highlighted the pivotal role of academia in foster…Swat · Swat Read Article

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