Explainers and background articles about Parachinar and Kurram: places, history, culture, agriculture and infrastructure.
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Parachinar Map: Geography, History and Strategic Importance
Parachinar on the map: its geography and elevation in the Kurram Valley, its history as a crossroads near Afghanistan, and…
Parachinar Peanuts: Cultivation, Nutrition and Economic Value
What makes Parachinar peanuts special: how they are grown in the Kurram Valley, their nutritional value, their economic importance and…
Parachinar Airport: History, Challenges and Future
How Parachinar Airport began in the mid-1980s, why flights stopped and started over the years, and what reviving it could…
The Turi Tribe of Parachinar: History, Sub-Tribes and Way of Life
An overview of the Turi tribe of Parachinar: its history, its five sub-tribes, language, religion, way of life and leadership…
Turi Attan: The Traditional Dance of Parachinar
The Turi Attan dance of Parachinar: its historical roots, cultural meaning, how it is performed, its music and its place…
What Is Parachinar? A Guide to Kurram District’s History, People and Culture
A guide to Parachinar and Kurram District: the story behind the name, history, geography, tribes, languages, agriculture, education and natural…