'We supported Pakistan in the past, and we will continue to do so in future, too.'

Like human residents, birds are struggling against starvation, disease amid unending drought

Malnutrition: Two more children die in Thar

At least 45 children have died in the drought-affected region in the last 39 days

The use of conventional tools to dig to a depth of over 50 feet caused the delay.

Wildlife dept has yet to verify the fatalities, says the birds died of other causes.

The villagers fear that the disease could spread and could infect peacocks in other villages.

Premier visits Thar coal project; Rs900m secured for gasification project.

WWF members also cast doubt on the authenticity of the numbers reported.

A virus, not a vitamin deficiency, might be responsible for the curious phenomenon.