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 Shri Badat was a cruel king who ruled the valley of Gilgit long ago. People were very afraid of him because he treated them harshly and forced every family to bring him food every day. At first, the people had to give him goats for his meals. One day the king noticed that the goat meat tasted unusually good. When he asked the cook about it, he learned that the goat had been fed with human milk after its mother died. This made the king curious and cruel, and he began to think about eating humans. Soon he ordered that a human child must be brought to him regularly for food. Because of this terrible order, the people of Gilgit lived in great fear and called him the Cannibal King. During this time a brave man named Azur Jamshed came to Gilgit. He met Nur Bakht, the king’s daughter, and she secretly helped him because she did not support her father’s cruelty. One day the king told his daughter that no sword or weapon could kill him and that only strong fire could destroy him because hi...

  Sadpara Lake: A Beautiful Natural Lake in Gilgit-Baltistan   Sadpara Lake is one of the most beautiful natural lakes in northern Pakistan. It is located near the city of Skardu and is surrounded by high snow covered mountains. The lake is about 9 km from Skardu and lies at an altitude of about 2,600 meters above sea level.  Natural Beauty Sadpara Lake is famous for its clear blue water and peaceful environment. The lake is formed by melting glaciers from the nearby mountains. These glaciers provide fresh water to the lake throughout the year. The reflection of the snowy peaks in the lake makes the scenery very attractive for visitors and photographers.  Importance of the Lake Sadpara Lake is very important for the people of Skardu. The lake supplies drinking water and irrigation water to the Skardu Valley through the Satpara Stream. A dam has also been built here to store water and produce electricity for the region.  Tourist Attraction Many tourists visit Sad...