Fazal Khaliq

Over 80 players participate in Swat chess championship

Tournament follows rapid chess format, hosting matches in open, women’s and under-14 categories, with 7 intense rounds. Published 05 May, 2025 05:27am

Unchecked gravel mining rapidly altering Swat River’s course

Environmentalist says illegal practice destroying aquatic habitat. Updated 02 May, 2025 10:32am

Two shot dead for ‘honour’ in Swat’s Barikot: police

Resident of the area says deceased was "allegedly involved in an illicit relationship with a woman". Published 22 Apr, 2025 05:13pm

Glofs slowly turning Swat’s alpine Utror, Gabral valleys into ‘zones of despair’

Recurring floods since 2010 washed away agricultural fields, apple orchards and bridges Published 16 Apr, 2025 06:25am

Bill threatens KP’s control over mines, minerals: Jamaat-i-Islami

Former provincial minister Inayatullah says his party will resist proposed law. Updated 13 Apr, 2025 12:47pm

Swat’s youth spearheading drive against thalassaemia

SWAT: In the backdrop of rising thalassaemia cases across Malakand division, the young people of Swat are... Published 06 Apr, 2025 05:58am

Over 200,000 visitors flock to Swat during Eid holidays

Environmentalists raise concerns about effects on ecosystem Published 04 Apr, 2025 09:15am

KP govt orders probe into civilian casualties in Mardan strike

Victims’ families warn of march toward Islamabad if justice not served. Updated 31 Mar, 2025 09:29am

KP govt apologises for civilian casualties in Mardan operation; probe underway

Protests erupt in Swat, demonstrators claim operation was a "drone strike" that killed nine people. Published 29 Mar, 2025 09:41pm

Cop martyred, 3 injured in Swat police operation as drug smuggler killed

Wanted criminal was allegedly involved in an SHO's murder during Dec 2024 raid. Published 21 Mar, 2025 01:47pm

Swat MPC vows not to give land for cantonment project

Participants allege militancy, terrorism orchestrated to ‘justify’ such projects Published 24 Feb, 2025 06:13am

Archaeologists discover prized artefacts at Swat’s Butkara site

Experts say it will enhance understanding about the region’s heritage Published 14 Feb, 2025 08:20am

Aeroponics termed future of sustainable agriculture

Swat scientists introduce innovative vegetable growing method Published 02 Feb, 2025 07:52am

Buddhist monk highlights Gandhara’s role in shaping of Japanese constitution

SWAT: Junsei Terasawa, a prominent Buddhist monk from Japan, on Sunday emphasised the profound historical and... Updated 27 Jan, 2025 01:12pm

Fresh snowfall in Swat draws tourists from all over country

Visitors revel in picturesque landscapes, winter festivities. Published 20 Jan, 2025 06:20am

Thrill seekers converge on Kalam for snow jeep rally

About 50 men and women adventure drivers from across country participate in jeep race. Published 13 Jan, 2025 06:19am

Swat working women suffer consequences of harassment: study

HR activists call for an environment that respects women’s dignity, safety Published 16 Dec, 2024 07:35am

No plan to expand Swat cantonment, say security officials

They reject jirga’s concerns about matter as "misleading". Updated 06 Nov, 2024 11:37am

Italian, Pakistani archaeologists make new discoveries at Swat’s Bazira site

Excavations reveal ruins of Indo-Greek, Shahi and Ghaznavid periods Published 05 Nov, 2024 08:06am

Swat villagers unwilling to give land for cantonment

Jirga pledges to resist any move of forcible eviction by govt. Updated 04 Nov, 2024 12:20pm