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A Treat for the Eyes

Shazia Firdous Khan Phandar Lake is situated in the Ghazar Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan. Phandar is a word in the local language, Sheena, which means spread and stagnant water. This is why the valley is named Phandar Valley. The trip to the…

Remains of Buddhist Complex Excavated

News Desk Islamabad: The remains of a 2000-year-old Buddhist complex have been discovered in the Barikat area of Swat, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa. Spread over a hill some 19 kilometers from Mingora city, the heritage site is believed to be…