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Afghan Ski Lift

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  • Pakistan’s single ski resort at Malam Jabba was destroyed by the Taliban in 2008 and has yet to be rebuilt
  • Skiing in Afghanistan died off after the Soviet invasion in 1979 but attempts at a revival are being made in the Bamiyan area (picture), despite the risk of Taliban attack

BBC News – Inside Pakistan’s only ski school

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