How Swat the Valley of Tourism was lost to Terrorism?
Swat, a scenic valley in the NWFP, Pakistan has always been a tourist attraction as its topography is extremely beautiful. A fertile land sandwiched between two ranges of picturesque mountains and a blue water river flowing in the middle makes it a natural tourist and picnic spot. However the valley was thrown into a war and destruction when a so called Pro-Taliban group headed by Fazlullah got control of the region. The government forces have now regained control of the most parts of the area and it would seem that ultimately they shall prevail. However Swat offers a classic case study from where the government and the communities need to learn few valuable lessons. Two important questions need reflections and answers. How extremism came to Swat and living there need to questions may arise chief among them- how Swat was lost? and how identical terrorist encroachment in other parts of Pakistan can be avoided. Let us soul search and find answer to these questions: HOW SWAT WAS LOST TO E
