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Saturday, February 23, 2013

Pakistan's once-posh ski resort awaits a post-Taliban lift

The ski resort at Malam Jabba has been a near-ghost town since militants temporarily reigned. Residents say the government isn’t interested in helping the Swat Valley revive its crucial tourism trade.

MALAM JABBA, Pakistan — Boys in tattered coats schuss down Malam Jabba’s powdery slope on homemade pine skis. Galoshes nailed to the planks suffice as ski boots. Bamboo sticks serve as poles.mf

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