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Evacuation in the Snow: Fears of Conflict Drive Mass Exodus from Pakistan’s Tirah Valley

Residents from Tirah valley, who fled a remote mountainous region bordering Afghanistan, gather to get themself registered, in Bara, Khyber District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, Pakistan A wave of displacement is sweeping through northwest Pakistan as thousands of families flee the Tirah Valley after mosque loudspeakers warned residents of possible upcoming military action. The sudden announcements triggered a rapid and chaotic departure, with many families leaving in the middle of harsh winter conditions. Residents describe a tense atmosphere in the valley, where fears of renewed conflict between security forces and militant groups have been simmering for months. Entire communities have packed their belongings onto trucks, donkeys, and makeshift carts, heading toward safer towns such as Bara and Peshawar. Government officials insist that no military operation has been ordered and attribute the movement of people to seasonal migration patterns. Locals strongly dispute this, sayi...

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Sheet Pan Lemon Garlic Salmon and Asparagus




Ingredients:

  • 1 pound salmon fillet
  • 1 pound asparagus, trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F.
  2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  3. Place the salmon fillet in the center of the baking sheet.
  4. Arrange the asparagus around the salmon.
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, and pepper.
  6. Drizzle the mixture over the salmon and asparagus.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the salmon is cooked through and the asparagus is tender.
  8. Serve hot and enjoy!

I hope you find this recipe helpful. Bon appétit! 

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