Swat hotel torched by Taliban reopens at luxury ski resort
22 Oct, 2020

PESHAWAR -- The reopening of a hotel at the Malam Jabba Ski Resort, which the Taliban torched more than a decade ago, is adding the latest boost to tourism in Swat District, once a militant hotbed.

Situated in the scenic Swat Valley, the formerly state-run facility came under attack by militants June 26, 2008. They reduced much of it to ashes and killed three people.

With security restored in the area, the lodging underwent a complete makeover and has reopened as a five-star hotel at Pakistan's only ski resort.

The hotel has a total of 76 rooms including suites.