Residents of Swat want peace, education, opportunity

Speakers at youth conference in Saidu Sharif urge government to create more opportunities for the young.


Our Correspondent January 28, 2014
In this picture taken on March 25, 2010, Pakistani girls walk to school in Mingora, Swat Valley. PHOTO: AFP

SWAT: Residents of Swat never gave up on their quest for education, even when they were forced into camps during the height of militancy and military operation in the valley.

The observation was shared during a two day youth conference in Saidu Sharif area of Swat called ‘Peace My Right,’ in which students, youth and people from different walks of life participated.

The conference chalked out the obstacles faced by the youth of Swat during militancy in the valley, the struggle of security forces in restoration of peace in the region and then the re-opening of educational institutes in the region after reconstruction.

Senior Swat journalist Shrinzada highlighted that even during the militancy in Swat, the youth never lsot its courage and continued to seek education, even when they were pushed into Internally Displaced Persons’ camps.

The journalist stressed that the youth in the valley needed not only education, but also extracurricular and cultural activities.

President of the Youth conference Natasha Bibi explained that through the conference they were trying to convoy the message of peace to the world and that the people of Swat want peace.

She stressed that the only thing lacking in the valley is opportunities for the youth. She urged the government to provide opportunity for the youth.

“Pakistani youth have established their identity throughout the world and had achieved great goals.”

COMMENTS (1)

Dave Brown | 10 years ago | Reply God bless all the extremely courageous men, women, girls and boys who have never given up their belief that piece will return and equal opportunities for all in all expressions of life. Freedom for all education to all in all subjects, freedom of religion to all in an attitude of love. Hate of corruption and Gods blessing of financial well being for all. May tourism return to the valley and opportunities overflow for prosperity to all. I am reading the book “I am Malala” Praise God for His protection her and the miracle of her miraculous recovery against the EVIL intent and evil mentality of Satins evil slaves. God bless Malala by constantly surrounding her with His guardian angels that she will continue to be a voice for the well being of your valley and of all who love piece and love. Dave Brown New Zealand (At the bottom of the wold)
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