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BASHQAR GOL " lake, Pakistan

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  Pakistan is blessed by nature with rare landscape, the towering mountains, plateau, plains, deserts and the attractive sunny beaches. More than half of area is mountainous, especially north and north-western parts .Valleys of unique beauty and crystal-clear lakes with blue water, murmuring streams, springs and roaring rivers enrich the land of exceptional beauty BASHQAR GOL   " lake, Pakistan One of the largest and most beautiful lakes in Chitral region is  BASHQAR GOL,( Chaat). this is perhaps among those very few lakes in Pakistan that are not heavily visited, mostly due to the long and hard 24km trekking involved that would take one through rocks of all sizes and shapes, slippery sands, narrow pathways, powerful river streams and much more. And at the end of all the endurance lies this unforgettable reward from nature that must be seen in person. The lake is naturally turquoise in color and the water is turbulent.   BASHQAR GOL   lake is one true hidden gem of district Chitra

18th Constitutional amendment

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18th Constitutional amendment s a landmark achievement; yet it has still to implemented in toto. Instead, talks are in the air to revoke the same. The sole purpose of this exercise is to snatch resources from the provinces and keep them dependant upon the “ security “ state. The federal Govt will get a big pie for funding security; which is an outdated model of security since security means people’s safety and well being, not merely purchasing ammunition, at the cost of people’s safety. Another purpose is to dole out money to the losing Public Sector enterprises who have been in losses worth billions of Rs annually.  — Federal legislative list- Part 1 contain 53 items pertaining to Defence, foreign affairs, federal finance, Communciation, Commerce and Federal Law. The other 18 items of Federal legislative list- Part 2 are the mandate of CCI, not federal cabinet yet even they have been dealt by the federal government and no secretariat of CCI is established to ensure

Tribes of Chitral

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Tribes of Chitral TRIBES OF CHITRAL The population of Chitral us comprised of varying ancestry but this difference is forgotten in the unity and affection that binds them to each other. The various tribes of Chitral are as follows: Khow These account for 92% of the population of Chitral and are spread in many villages. Original khow are of Aryan ancestry. It is believed that they came from central Asia,  Afghanistan  and  Kashmir . This dominant ethnic group is a heterogeneous tribe with an age-old class system. Basically, they are happy and contented people fond of music and hunting. Women observe pardah and are expert in making handicrafts. Kalash In the tenth and eleventh century, the Kalash ruled over  Lower Chitral , up till Hurbuns. In 1220, the tribe of Khow defeated Bal Singh, the Kalash ruler, and pushed them to the south western valleys of Chitral. Living with the Khow, they gradually embraced Islam. But those in the valleys of Bomborate, Birir and

Emad Baig: What is International Relations?Our richly conn...

Emad Baig: What is International Relations? What is International Relations? Our richly connected, complex world demands professionals skilled in international relations, an e...
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What is International Relations? Our richly connected, complex world demands professionals skilled in international relations, an exciting field of study that presents a globally oriented perspective on issues that transcend national boundaries. The study and practice of international relations is interdisciplinary in nature, blending the fields of economics, history, and political science to examine topics such as human rights, global poverty, the environment, economics, globalization, security, global ethics, and the political environment. SPONSORED The Value of International Relations in a Globalized Society Although international relations has taken on a new significance because of our increasingly interconnected world, it is certainly not a new concept. Historically, the establishment of treaties between nations served as the earliest form of international relations. The study and practice of international relations in today’s world is valuable for many