History...
The Rise of Pashto
According to G.P. Tate, the author of The kingdom Afghanistan the first to use Pashto for literary purposes was the famous Pir Roshan in the seventeenth century. His arch-rival Akhund Derweza (1533-1638) was also compelled to use Pashto to arouse his followers against the Roshania movement. Apparently, both the giants exploited religious and mystic sentiments of their followers. The windfall of that movement was the freedom of Pashto prose from the influence of Arabic and Persian languages...More»
Personality...
Dr
Sher Zaman Taizi
Dr Sher Zaman Taizi is a known literary figure in the world of Pushto literature. With typical Pakhtoon features, he is a soft spoken and well-articulated man of letters. His contribution to Pushto literature is born from his love of the language and his commitment to a cause - the promotion of Pakhtoon culture which may or may not be achieved in his lifetime. His understanding of the Pakhtoon psyche, his perception of the lifestyle of the people of the Frontier and his insight into their political vision...More»
Attractions...
Kund Park and Manglot Wildlife
Sanctuary
Manglot, Nizampur Wildlife Park is located in the District Nowshera at a Distance of 40 Km (metalled Road) from Attock Bridge. The Park comprises of Khwara Reserved forest (Swery beet, Maroba beet, Piran beet) having total area of 6456 acres. The tract Occurs between 710 56' and 330 47' North latitude and 710 58’ and 330 45' East longitude. The tract is mostly mountainous and the mountain range...More»
Nowshera Diary...
Pakistani reconciliation panels solve disputes
PESHAWAR – The wheels of justice often move slowly and expensively in Pakistan, causing public disgust that reputedly strengthens the militancy. Now Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is addressing this problem through a Musalihatee, or reconciliatory committee, to restore public confidence and isolate the Taliban. This dispute resolution method takes pressure off police, freeing them to tackle the militancy more efficiently, observers and police officials told Central Asia Online. “It is proving very good for...More»
IDPs...
Widows at Jalozai narrate tales of ordeal
NOWSHERA: Displaced from their native Swat and Bara areas required to look after small children, several widows at the Familo camp in Jalozai need urgent attention by the government and non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Though peace has been restored in Swat, the widows and their children cannot return to their villages, as the houses where they lived were owned by landlords who now wanted those places for their own use....More»
Healthcare...
Happiness
Saadi was beaming ear to ear - he was rightly proud of his accomplishment! What other members of the family could not do in many days, he did it in one day. Uncle Hameed was unwell for a week and was admitted to CCU. The illness started with a heart attack but the now the main problem was total loss of appetite. He was not willing to eat anything at all! In the last twenty four hours he had only one quarter of a glass of water and no solid or semi solid. Saadi utilised all the tricks he had up his....More»