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Kalam’s 13th Snow Jeep Race Boosts Winter Tourism With Record Participation

Jan 13, 2025 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

A female jeep racer excelled as the thrilling 13th Kalam Snow Jeep Race concluded at the Shahi Ground here on Sunday. The race, organized by the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Culture and Tourism Authority (KPCTA), Upper Swat Development Authority, Frontier 4x4 Club, and the Pakistan Army, featured competitions in three categories: Zero to 2500cc, 2500cc to Open, Vintage, and the Ladies’ category. Over 50 4x4 jeeps participated in the event.
The Cultural Cost Of Swat's Seasonal Migrations

Nov 21, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

When Sundus, a resident of the remote Gujjar Gabral valley in the Bahrain area of Upper Swat, left her home in 2019 after being married, she did not know whether she would ever return to the scenic valley, be able to practice her traditional culture or speak her language widely. Every year, government officials estimate that over 100,000 people migrate from Upper Swat to other parts of the country for various reasons.
Swat Gets AI-Powered Flood Early Warning System

Oct 15, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

In the aftermath of the devastating floods of 2022, which claimed 24 lives and wreaked havoc across the Swat district, the need for a robust disaster preparedness system became urgent. As the nation grapples with the escalating impacts of climate change, a glimmer of hope emerges from Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) with the launch of an Artificial Intelligence-based Flood Early Warning System (FEWS).
Artificial Terrorism: Swat Peace Marchers Reject Military Operation

Sep 29, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

Thousands of people marched through Nesht Chowk in Mingora, Swat, earlier this week to protest the rising incidents of terrorism around the scenic valley. However, they opposed a fresh military operation even as they called on the authorities to apprehend those responsible for recent attacks. The protest had been called by the Swat Qaumi Jirga and was supported by the Swat Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), residents and traders of the Mingora Valley.
TTP Distances Itself From Swat Blast Targeting Foreign Diplomats

Sep 24, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

The proscribed terrorist group, Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), has sought to distance itself from a bomb attack on a convoy consisting of a dozen foreign diplomats in Swat the other day even as the police registered an FIR for the attack.
Convoy Of Foreign Diplomats Narrowly Avoids Tragedy In Swat

Sep 23, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

A convoy carrying around a dozen foreign diplomats narrowly escaped tragedy on Sunday when a security van escorting them was struck by a remote-controlled bomb in Swat's Sher Abad area. The attack partially destroyed the police van, martying one officer and injuring three others.
Swat Police, CTD Arrest 3 Alleged Terrorists

Sep 13, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

The Swat Police and the provincial Counter Terrorism Department (CTD) on Friday claimed to have successfully arrested three terrorists who were allegedly involved in the recent bomb blast at the Nawekali Banr police post in Swat. The officials claimed to have recovered weapons, explosives, and mobile phones from the possession of the suspects. The equipment had allegedly been used in the bomb attack.
Swat Residents To Protest Against 'Artificial Terrorism' On September 27

Sep 10, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

Residents of the scenic valley of Swat have announced their decision to stage a massive protest demonstration against what they termed as 'artificial terrorism' in the region as they rejected the government's latest counterterrorism effort ', Azm-e-Istehkaam'. A council session under the auspices of the Swat National Jirga was held on Tuesday.
Swat Residents Rally Behind Police in Peace March

Aug 20, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

In a powerful display of unity and resolve, hundreds of Ser Takegram and Malam Jabba Road residents joined forces with the Matorize Qaumi Jirga to organise a peace march last week condemning the recent attacks on police check posts and stations in the area.
How A Young Man From Swat Won Gold For Pakistan Without Support

Aug 16, 2024 | thefridaytimes.com | Shahzad Naveed

Just days after the nation celebrated Arshad Nadeem's record-breaking javelin throw of 92.97 metres, which won Pakistan's first-ever individual gold medal at the summer Olympic games, another Pakistani picked up a gold medal at an international sporting event. Amir Khan, a resident of the Amankot area of Swat, won gold at the International Taekwondo Championship in Bangkok. Amir secured the medal after beating competition from India, Nepal, and the Philippines. How did Amir get here?