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Explore Tora in Pakistan
Tora in the region of Federally Administered Tribal Areas is a place in Pakistan - some 129 mi or ( 207 km ) North-West of Islamabad , the country's capital city .
Time in Tora is now 10:25 PM (Thursday) . 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: Wechah Zhawerah, Sar Kani, Pashad, Nowabad, and Narang. Since you are here already, consider visiting Wechah Zhawerah . Where to go and what to see in Tora ? 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 4 km away
Narang Aw Badil District
Narang, Kunar, Afghanistan نرنگ in Pashto language is situated in the central part of Kunar Province, Afghanistan south of Asadabad. It is surrounded by high mountains and the Kunar River. The population is 26,700 (2006). The district center is the village of Kuz Narang at 742 m altitude. The arable land is not much and is not in good condition. The irrigation system is destroyed. Almost 75% of the houses were destroyed during the wars. Many people work abroad.
Located at 34.75 71.02 (Lat./Long.); Less than 12 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 12 km away
Chawkay District
Chawkay District is situated in the central part of Kunar Province, Afghanistan. The population is 31,600 (2006). The district center is the village of Chawkay at 726 m altitude in the valley of the Kunar river. 80% of the houses in the district were destroyed during the wars. District Profile AIMS District Map
Located at 34.70 70.92 (Lat./Long.); Less than 17 km away
Khas Kunar District
Khas Kunar District (Pashto: خاص کونړ ولسوالۍ‎) is the largest district in the Kunar Province, Afghanistan. It is situated in the southern part of the province and borders Nangarhar Province to the south and Pakistan to the east. The Kunar River passes north through the district and irrigates the surrounding land. The population is 31,000 (2006).
Located at 34.65 70.90 (Lat./Long.); Less than 19 km away
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