Remote village lacks basic facilities

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Remote village lacks basic facilities

The remote village of Kharn in the Bair region in Haripur district, home to hundreds of houses and a population of thousands, remains deprived of basic facilities despite being rich in mineral resources, particularly soapstone. The village, with its breath-taking landscapes, resembles a hidden island, boasting waterfalls, streams, and vast orchards of various fruits. Residents told this scribe that the mountains surrounding Kharn are rich in soa…