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Explore Karkanai in Pakistan

Karkanai in the region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas is a place in Pakistan - some 122 mi or ( 196 km ) North-West of Islamabad , the country's capital city .

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Time in Karkanai is now 11:32 PM (Sunday) . The local timezone is named " Asia/Karachi " with a UTC offset of 5 hours. Depending on your budget, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sarkari Qila, Sher Alam Kili, Karkanai, Pitaw, and Mehtar Lam. Since you are here already, consider visiting Sarkari Qila . Where to go and what to see in Karkanai ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.

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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.

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Located at 34.80 71.47 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
Tags: Populated places in Bajaur Agency, United States military scandals, War in Afghanistan (2001–present)

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.

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Located at 34.71 71.12 (Lat./Long.); Less than 18 km away
Tags: 2008 in Pakistan, Airstrikes, Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present), Battles of the War in Afghanistan (2001–present) involving the United States, Conflicts in 2008, Friendly fire incidents, Pakistan Army, Pakistan–United States relations

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.

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Located at 34.79 71.11 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
Tags: Districts of Kunar Province

Marawara, Afghanistan

Marawara (Marah Warah) is a village and the center of Marawara district, Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It is located at {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:34.8914|N|71.1808|E||||| | |name= }} at 914 m altitude in a river valley in the most western end of the district.

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Located at 34.89 71.18 (Lat./Long.); Less than 20 km away
Tags: Populated places in Kunar Province

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).

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Located at 34.59 71.46 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Tags: Populated places in the Federally Administered Tribal Areas

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