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Pishin Valley: A Significant Tourist Destination in Balochistan

Pishin Valley

Introduction Pishin is a lovely and fertile city. It is accessible through Quetta, Balochistan. This was a part of the Pashtun belt, now divided into six districts. Pishin is in the North-Western region of Balochistan. The Afghan border is in the East of Pishin valley. Climate Summer temperatures in the area can reach 40 °C (104 degrees Fahrenheit). In the …

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Handicrafts: A Traditional Asset of Kashmir Valley

Handicrafts

Handicrafts of Kashmir The Kashmir valley is rich not only in cultural and ethnic diversity, but also in the numerous arts and crafts nurtured over the centuries. With the passage of time, the Art becomes more and more diverse. Kashmir is now famous for its textiles, Pashmina Shawls, embroidered outfits, silk saris, papier mache, wood carving, hand woven carpets and …

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Hydroelectric Potential in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan

Potential of Hydro Electricity

Hydroelectric Potential in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-BaltistanHydroelectric Potential in Gilgit-Baltistan & Azad Kashmir The hydroelectric potential in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan is huge, if we use it correctly. Let’s take a look at some projects in this article. Data Compiled by Fehmeeda Farid Khan NoNamePlaceCapacity⁰¹Ahmadabad-I+IISost1.00 MW⁰²Ashkot Power ProjectNeelum Valley700 MW⁰³Ashuran Power ProjectGilgit-Baltistan0.4 MW⁰⁴Athmuqam Power ProjectNeelum Valley350 MW⁰⁵Astore Power ProjectGilgit-Baltistan3.11 MW⁰⁶Azad …

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Beautiful Waterfalls Of Azad Kashmir

Waterfalls of Azad Kashmir

Waterfalls of Azad Kashmir: Azad Kashmir is a beautiful valley. It is always referred as heaven on the Earth. Its marvellous landscape and scenery is so eye catching and charismatic that everyone feels spellbound. The lush green meadows, snowy high mountains, musical springs, majestic Jhelum and meandering Neelum rivers, thickly forest areas with treasures of rare wild animal species, musical …

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Leepa Valley | A Jewel in Jhelum Valley | Azad Kashmir

Leepa Valley

Leepa Valley Leepa is an enticing and beautiful valley in Azad Kashmir that is 2,133 metres (6,998 feet) above sea level. It is 105 kilometres (65 miles) from Muzaffarabad, the capital of Azad Kashmir. Reshian and Dao Khan are on the way to Leepa. The valley lies along the Line of Control (LOC). Naukot is the largest village, located 8 …

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