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Explore Zargarai in Pakistan
Zargarai in the region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas is a town in Pakistan - some 120 mi or ( 193 km ) North-West of Islamabad , the country's capital city .
Current time in Zargarai is now 05:51 AM (Tuesday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Shingar, Zargarai, Tiki Nao, Mehtar Lam, and Kabul. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Shingar . Where to go and what to see in Zargarai ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Interesting facts about this location
Gora Prai airstrike
The Gora Prai airstrike was an airstrike by the United States that resulted in the deaths of 11 paramilitary troops of the Pakistan Army Frontier Corps and 8 Taliban fighters in Pakistan's tribal areas. The attack is reported to have taken place late on June 10, 2008, during clashes between US coalition forces and militants from the Pakistani Taliban.
Located at 34.71 71.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Ajdarra
Ajdarra is a town in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan. It is located at 34°35'40N 71°27'45E with an altitude of 836 metres (2746 feet).
Located at 34.59 71.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Damadola
Damadola is a village in the Bajaur Agency of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas in Pakistan, about 7 km from the Afghanistan border, it is located at 34° 48' 20N 71° 28' 0E at an altitude of 1082 metres (3553 feet). The village gained international attention in early 2006 after the U.S. launched an airstrike on Damadola killing at least 18 people. It was captured by Frontier Corps from Taliban by February 6, 2010.
Located at 34.80 71.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Sirkanay District
Sirkanay District (Sarkani District) is situated in the central part of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It borders Pakistan to the south. The population is 24,200 (2006). The district administrative center is the village of Serkanay at 775 m altitude. To the north the district borders the Kunar River, which irrigates the small part of arable land. Drought is the major problem of the people. The majority of the houses (70%) were destroyed during the wars. Many young men live and work in Pakistan.
Located at 34.79 71.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Mohmand Agency
The Mohmand Agency is a district in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas of Pakistan created in 1951. Before that, the Mohmand Tribes were administered by the Deputy Commissioner based in Peshawar, Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. However it was not until 1973 that the headquarters of the Mohmand agency were moved from Peshawar to Ekkagund. Now, the permanent agency headquarters is at Ghalanai, deep in the Mohmand agency.
Located at 34.50 71.33 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
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