Nisatta
Geography
Four rivers: Sardaryab River, Khialey River, Jindey River and Shalam River meet in Nisatta forming a larger river which the local pashtuns call Landey River (Kabul River) which flows along Nowshehra and at Kund (Attock) joins Abaseen (Indus River). The population of Nisatta is around 90,000.
Food and culture
Nisatta, Charsadda is famous for its culture and its unique dish, Motta Chawal (Big Rice). In traditional weddings, Motta Chawal is a staple food served to guests.
Recent History
In January 2016, Bacha Khan University was attacked by four Taliban suicide fighters, killing twenty-one people and injuring seventeen. The university's private security force slowed the attack before authorities arrived to assist. Four attackers died in the battle bringing the overall total death toll to twenty-five.
References
- ^ Tehsils & Unions in the District of Charsadda - Government of Pakistan Archived 2008-03-22 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "redirect to /world/PK/03/Nisatta2.html". www.fallingrain.com. Retrieved 29 September 2017.
- ^ "Deadly attack on Pakistan university". 29 September 2017. Retrieved 29 September 2017 – via www.bbc.com.
34°6′8″N 71°47′47″E / 34.10222°N 71.79639°E