Army claims gains in operation to clear northwestern Kurram Agency from Taliban and secure main road.
War and floods devastate Swat Valley economy
Twin disasters have left the once popular Pakistani tourist destination reeling.
25 Jul 2011
Once a popular tourist destination, war and flooding have had a devastating impact on the local economy of the Swat valley.
The banks of the river Swat were once crowded with people, but now only local boys are seen drawing crowds with their acrobatic stunts.
Al Jazeera’s Kamal Hyder reports from the Swat Valley.
Source : Al Jazeera
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