Ziarat

On 29 October 2008, at around 4 am, Ziarat and surrounding areas were struck by an earthquake doublet. The first tremor, 6.2 magnitude, lasted a couple of seconds, and was followed by a magnitude-6.4 tremor that lasted almost 30 seconds, destroying many mud houses and several government buildings. Neighbouring villages were also badly affected by the earthquake. More than 200 people were killed, and over 50,000 were left homeless. Landslides cut off many roads, making the area less accessible to emergency responders. Pakistani military helicopters were used to reach mountainous and remote locations.[2][3]

Ziarat is surrounded by a lush green juniper forest, known locally as Sanober, home to the largest area of juniper forest (Juniperus excelsa) in Pakistan, covering about 110,000 hectares. It is believed that the forest is the second largest of its kind in the world.[4] It also contains species of Juniperus macropoda and Juniperus excelsa polycarpos.[5] The indigenous tribes over here are Kakar and Tareen (including Raisani).

Ziarat is the most beautiful district of Balochistan, It is 130 KM away from Quetta city. Where thousands of people come for picnic, tourism and travel, there are many reasons which attract the people to visit to Ziarat i.e Jinnah Residancy is situated in Ziarat. Hundred of people come from all over the Pakistan to see his memories. Ziarat is also very famous because It has world second largest forces of juniper trees. Those trees are about 7,000 year old. and also famous due to snowfall in winter season a lot of tourist came to Ziarat and enjoysits snow fall.

Ziarat has highest mountains of Baluchistan so hill hikers and adventure lovers climbs the mountains time by time In addition it is good place because it has good hotels, restaurants and you can get every type of thing in this small Vally.[6]