Thar

Dost Muhammad Rahimon is accused of corruption in the distribution of relief goods in Thar

Governor says era of prosperity will be ushered in by coal mining

Realistically this is unlikely to happen and the people of Thar are likely to be as poor tomorrow as they are today

The 23-year-old has left her comfort zone and is making a name for herself

Power generation should be separated from coal production.

Tourists visiting Thar after rains complain about inadequate facilities, lack of accommodation

Decision comes as investors adopt latest technology, production cost falls

The delivery included cyclones, water walls, tubes sections, soot blowers and air preheaters

Demand for commodity set to increase as several power projects come online

Decision comes after Lucky Cement’s plant faces delay due to SECMC’s reluctance to sign agreement

SECMC chief says 40% in mining and 33% progress in power projects achieved

First 660MW unit of Port Qasim plant will start generation in November

Sindh Engro Coal Mining Co to start power production from June 2019

Signs deals with ThalNova and Thar Energy; their plants will come on stream by early 2020

Court summons detailed report on implementation of its recommendations in two weeks

Court wants comprehensive reports filed by May 18

Lack of facilities in hospitals and nearby areas termed major cause of deaths; toll rises to 64

Power ministry insists on reduction, companies and Sindh government oppose cut

Four-day Thar and Parkar Festival comes to an end

Cites reduced machinery costs and interest rates in letter sent to NEPRA

Thar coal is the cheapest solution to tackle the energy crisis

Thar seems to be at the bottom of every list when it comes to getting access to life’s essentials — like potable...

Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) on Saturday inaugurated the first free WiFi villages in Tharparkar

Murad Ali Shah wants efficient, energetic and bird-loving officials posted in Thar

"Thar lacks basic facilities of life and needs special development" (PTI) Vice Chairman Shah Mehmood Qureshi

CEO Shamsuddin Shaikh says company’s goal is to produce electricity as well as achieve social uplift for locals

Shah Mehmood Qureshi says Islamabad should take stern action to eliminate terrorists

According to a press release, the project is in the process of taking over the 20 schools

Coal-fired plant will be set up in Thar; company’s share price increased 2.2% on Tuesday

Drought-prone areas which have suffered during the 2013-15 drought season are witnessing high child mortality rates

Last week I had the chance to visit Thar again after more than a decade

UK-based pugilist urges people to assist with his foundation's humanitarian efforts in the area

Thar locals say dam will destroy means of livelihood

The Rs2 billion RO plant in Mithi was bragged to be the biggest in Asia with 2 million gallons per day capacity

For the people of Thar, the vagaries of uncertain weather patterns have had deadly consequences

Hits out at federal and provincial govts for failing to tackle the issue

29-year-old holding charity event to dig wells in Thar, wants to help country’s talented boxers

Consortium of NGOs in the province holds meeting to discuss goals’ implementation

The wildlife secretary said that of the eight peafowls kept in quarantine at Mithi

Thar Commission clearly blames the Sindh government for the deaths in the area

Rural district is home to over 70% of Pakistani Hindus

Sindh chief secretary to consider names of reputable persons as suggested by petitioner

The court was hearing identical petitions seeking a probe into the recent deaths in Tharparkar

Deputy speaker insisted issue was not maintainable as it had already been discussed last week

During assembly session, PPP MPAs defend govt’s actions, highlight development in region

Why is it so much easier for us to criticise others and their actions than to act

Elusive healthcare facilities leave parents scrambling to save their offspring

Parliamentary panel on CPEC visits Thar coal power project

Opposition MPAs criticise govt inaction, ministers see conspiracy behind ‘media hype’.

Men seem idle, sitting on a charpoy or at the local chai dhaba