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Thar’s people: impoverished in a land of plenty
Despite its wealth of resources, the people of Tharparkar continue to struggle
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The timeless treasures of Thar
Often seen a just a place in need, the region’s true wealth lies in its culture, traditions and wisdom
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In the shadow of sacred trees
In Tharparkar's village of Haryar, tradition flourishes against sands of time, and peacocks are symbols of peace
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Thunderstruck in Thar
Rain has become a source of consternation in Thar as lightning strikes threaten the well-being of residents
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‘Aayi Aayi’: a hit song and a thirst quenched
The Coke Studio track wasn’t just a hit. It also solved water woes for hundreds of Thari women
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The Michelangelo of camel fur
In Thar, the wooly coat of this ever dependable beast of burden is traditional artists’ canvas of choice
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Thar coal key to overcoming expensive power woes
NEPRA report says high cost of electricity denting country’s growth
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Speakers discuss challenges faced by Thar children
Pointed out that over 0.3 million children in Thar are currently not attending school
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555 out of 834 govt RO plants in Thar are dysfunctional
CM orders inquiry against contractor, recovery of funds released to his firm
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'Liquified fuel from Thar coal can replace imported petrol'
Introducing digital reforms in government departments to ease processes for elected representatives, says Dagha
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Chinese coal operator threatens Thar extraction
Says it will cease activities unless dues of $50m are settled by Sept 10, 2023
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Salt harvesting: a viable venture in Thar
Rainwater accumulated in ponds, natural lake, evaporates, leaving thick layers of salt used in industrial processes
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Malicious agenda of enemies will be foiled: PM
Shehbaz inaugurates 1,650 mw coal power projects in Thar
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‘Good news’: Huge coal reserve discovered in Thar
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah felicitates nation over the substantial discovery in Thar Coal Field Block 1
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Pakistan's Thar Desert boasts rich architecture
Once crumbling due to the ravages of time, Umerkot fort was restored by the heritage authorities in 2016
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NBA star Kyrie Irving helps brings water to Thar in Pakistan
Basketball player's KAI Family Foundation combines with NGO named Paani to build solar water centre
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Thar Science Festival 2021 concludes
Education will make youth to turn Tharparkar into oasis
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They say water is life. But can it breed death?
Residents in Thar Block-II say a pond of brackish water poses health risks
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A tale of one minute and 58 seconds
Rohan Khatwani, a ninth-grader from Thar, arranges periodic table in shortest time
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Pakistan Army troops practice survival drills in Thar Desert
Exercise 'Jidar-ul-Hadeed' focuses on effective response measures under actual battlefield environment, says ISPR
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‘Coal power plants pose risk of water conflict’
Study warns groundwater extraction, water diversion schemes will cause severe water shortage in Thar
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Woman, child ‘commit suicide’ in Thar
Further investigations are underway.
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Sand economy – an untapped business avenue
Pakistan’s economy may get boost if govt engages with China in turning deserts green
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Locust breeding begins in Thar, Cholistan
Pest present along both sides of India-Pakistan border
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Thar Block II Mine completes a year
SECMC unearthed and supplied approximately four million tonnes of coal to the EPTL
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Residents vent anger at Thar coal project hearing
Residents, activists claim first water supply scheme involved corruption, delays
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Suicides in Thar
The situation can be mitigated by expanding job opportunities with locally available resources
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‘Thar coal pollution will cause serious health risks’
CREA study highlights potential 'alarming levels' of toxic depositions in the desert region
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Covid-19 lockdown threatens livestock in Thar
Residents barred from getting water, fodder for cattle, their main source of livelihood, from other districts
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Volunteers from minority community initiate COVID-19 awareness campaign in Tharparkar
The group also provided ration bags to the needy in a village near Islamkot
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Alarm sounded over ‘inadequate’ ration distribution among needy
Hari Welfare Association fears situation will worsen if problem remains unaddressed
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Experts stress need for human development schemes in Thar
Supporting agricultural, livestock sectors can help uplift the area, they claim
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Orchard in Thar bears fruits via biosaline agriculture
This is the first time an apple ber orchard grown in a desert has bore fruit
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Thar: Potential for new power, fuel, urea projects
There is need for developing policy to produce these products from coal
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Memorial stones of Thar intrigue anthropologists
Based on dated memorial stones it was evident that the memorial stones were in vogue in the 10th and 11th century
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Poverty, poor mental health major causes of suicides in Thar: SHRC
Commission urges govt to ensure rights of locals are protected when development projects are initiated
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With depleting gas reserves, Sindh looks to tap Thar coal for urea production
CM invites Chinese investment in a variety of projects, ranging from agriculture to power production
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Thar mortality rate rises to 57 in November
757 children, mostly newborns and infants, have died in Tharparkar so far this year
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Ministerial committee visits Thar to assess rain losses
CM will announce relief package for affected families within two days after the committee submits report
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Mining work begins in Thar Coal Block-I
CM directs construction of residential colony for 600 families displaced by the project
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CM approves establishment of engineering institute in Thar
Rs1.5 billion allocated to construct state-of-the-art varsity in Mithi
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Pakistan rejects request to resume Samjhauta, Thar trains
Ministry directs authorities to keep services suspended for indefinite period
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Two girls from Thar to play in Gothia Football World Cup
Gothia Cup is the world's largest international youth football tournament
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Two more infants die of malnutrition in Thar
Government's relief measures seem insufficient
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Bloom in the desert
Last week, PPP Chairperson Bilawal Bhutto Zardari inaugurated the Thar coal power plant
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Murad claims Centre has been making empty promises of providing funds to Sindh
Centre imposed a restriction that the electricity generated by Thar project will go to the national grid, says CM
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Drought-resilient mechanism in Thar introduced
More than 2,500 families encouraged to grow their own food
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Rs105b spent in Thar but it still lacks basic amenities, observes SC
Bench expressed discontentment with the provincial govt, said ‘all money went in their pockets’
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Thar coal starts power supply to national grid
Commer¬cial use of the electr¬icity produc¬ed will start from June
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Cowards talk behind people’s backs, Bilawal hits back at Imran
PPP chairman fires a broadside at PM for adopting harsher tone while criticising opposition than Modi, banned outfits