2. Sequence
• Ziarat: An Introduction
On the map
Boundaries
A Short History
Bio Data: Facts and figure
• Political Setup
Political parties and the politics;
Tribalism vs. ideologies
Who leads whom!
• Society and Culture of Ziarat
Cultural Dynamics: Tribally rich
Norms, values, and system of living
Society: A peaceful Valley
Tribal setup
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3. Sequence…
• Economy: Agro-based, Tourism dependent
Tourism: the Identity of Ziarat
Seven wonders of Ziarat;
Forests of Ziarat: Reason for popularity
Forests and Wildlife
• Ziarat in Pictures
• Social Issues and predicaments
• Recommendations
• Conclusion
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4. Ziarat: On the Map
http://www.balochistan.gov.pk/district/ziarat.map.html
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6. Ziarat: An Introduction
The name Ziarat means ‘Shrine’.
Famous tourist site.
A district and a famous hill station located in the north
of Balochistan.
Established in 1986 by upgrading the Ziarat sub-Tehsil of Sibi
district
Khalifat Hills: Highest peak (11,400 feet)
Highest HDI in Balochistan.
http://pakistan360degrees.com/tag/travel/page/3/
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7. An Introduction to Ziarat: Geography
• North of Balochistan
• Neighboring Loralai, Qila Saifullah, Pishin, Sibi, Quetta:
A meeting point
• World’s second largest JUNIPER FOREST : Zarghoon
mountain range
• Weather: Pleasant during summer; Severe in winter
• Population: Pashtoons; Kakar is the main cast
http://www.todaytourism.com/travel-guides/Languages-in-Ziarat.html
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8. A Short History
• Colonial administration
• 1887: Made part of British India
• Acquired mainly for
construction of a civil station
• 1903: Sibi District’s summer
headquarters.
• 1974: as sub-Tehsil.
• Pre-partition: Camp offices of the
Agent to the Governor General ;
other high ups
• Ziarat and Quaid-e-Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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9. Ziarat: Bio Data
Description
Tehsils 2 (Ziarat and Sanjavi)
Union Councils 7
Villages 20 (Tehsil Ziarat), 23 (Tehsil Sanjavi)
Population 144,000
Area 3,154 Sq km
Agriculture Apples , Almond, Apricots, Grapes, Peach and Cherry
Products
Tribes Kakar, Syed, Raisani, Mandokhel, Darzadakgh
Altitude 8400 feet
Literacy 34.34% (49th in Pakistan); Just Next to Quetta in Balochistan
HDI 0.6994
Poverty 41.3% (62nd in Pakistan); Just Next to Quetta in Balochistan
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http://www.spdc.org.pk/Publications/Research%20Reports/RR-73.pdf
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10. Political Setup in Ziarat
• Jamiat (F)
• Pashtunkhwa Milli Awami Party
• Awami National Party
• Personality Vs. Ideology
• Tribal Setup
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11. Tribalism Vs. Ideology
• More Tribalism than
ideology
• Inter-cast election
system
• Sardari and Malaki
System: Prevalent, but
not too effective
• Harmony and peaceful
coexistence
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12. Tourism: Identity of Ziarat
• Juniper Forests: Zarghoon
and Khalifat Range
• Shrine of Baba Kharwari: A
Peaceful, and Miraculous
Valley
• Famous Spots:
- Sandamen Valley
- Chakor Valley
- Zarzari
- Kach Tangi
- Kawas Valley
-Manna Valley
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13. Tourism…
• Landscape: Long SEVEN WONDERS OF ZIARAT
Mountainous, Green
Valleys 1. The Juniper Forests
2. The Ziarat Residency
• Weather: Ideal in 3. Chashma Walk
Summer 4. Prospect Point
5. The Valleys
• Ziarat Residency 6. The Gorges
7. Mount Khilafat
• Weather System: Rainy,
Cold
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14. Society in Ziarat
• A Pashtoon dominated area of Balochistan;
• Tribal system: A key feature;
• Epitome of peace: Not a single FIR in the year
2010;
• Politics: Ideology Vs. Personality
• Economy: Agro-based
• Culture: Pashtoon; Tribal;
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15. Forests in Ziarat
• Juniper Forests
• The real wealth of Ziarat
• 247,000 acres
• Valuable species,
ecosystem.
• 5000 to 7000 years old
trees
• Beauty and the snowfalls
• Rich in Wild Life
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32. ISSUES
Education;
- 10 High Schools; 16 Middle Schools;
500 Teachers
Health;
- Only 15 BHUs; 10 Dispensaries;
30 Doctors
Development;
- Roads, Hospitals, Offices
Investment in Tourism;
Water Supply Schemes;
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33. ISSUES…
Infrastructure;
Inadequate offices and residential facilities
Employment;
Discriminate allocation of funds
lack of co-ordination…
Deforestation:
- No alternative in half the district
Disaster Management:
- Drought of 1998; Earth Quake of 2008
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34. CONCLUSION
With proper administration and allocation of
resources, Ziarat can prove to be the little
Switzerland of Pakistan.
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35. RECOMMENDATIONS
• Avid Utilization of funds
• Activating District Disaster Management
Authority
• Increasing Education, Health Budget
• Accountability: Ending the ghost-service
system
• Attracting Investors to the Tourism Industry
• Improving Infrastructure
• Forestation; provision of gas
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38. WILD LIFE
BIRDS
MAMMALS Chakor,
Markhor, See-see Partridge
Wolf
Kestrel, REPTILES
REPTILES
Rosy Starling
Hill Fox Magpie
Afghan Tortoise,
Afghan Tortoise,
Asiatic Jackal Golden Eagle Agama,
Agama,
Cape Hare Sparrows, Brown Cobra
Brown Cobra
Porcupine Finches,
Buntings, Saw-scale Viper
Saw-scale Viper
Afghan
Hedgehog
seasonal/migratory Dwarf Dark-
Dwarf Dark-
Waterfowls,
Afghan Pica and Hawks,
headed Racer
headed Racer
Stone Marten Bustards and Sand Levantine Viper
Levantine Viper
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39. Ziarat Residency
A national monument
Mohammad Ali Jinnah spent his last
days
It is an important building
Wooden structure, Beautiful Design
Has great architectural importance.
Originally meant to be a sanatorium
Converted into the summer
residence of the Agent of the
Governor General.
Now catches tourists’ attention
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