Star dunes make up just under 10% of the dunes in Earth's deserts and are the tallest ones
Canals in region have remained dry for years
280,000 saplings planted in cold desert under 10 billion tree project
'All houses in village were invaded by sand that assailed them 30 years ago, forcing villagers to leave their homes'
Pakistan’s economy may get boost if govt engages with China in turning deserts green
The star had returned from a 12-day meditation in the desert
As Southern Africa's desert nation goes to the polls on Wednesday
They also requested the authorities to take notice of the allotment of lands to people of other regions in Cholistan
Company working on Thar Block-I asked to build model colony for people displaced by the power plant
Cultivating cash crops, modifying seeds and fodder, reducing salinity are the objectives