Moenjodaro safe from raging floods
KARACHI By Amar Guriro The heritage enthusiasts have nothing to worry about in case of Moenjodaro. The news reports have been stating that the ancient necropolis was on the verge of irreparable destruction; however, it is safe. The worst floods in the country’s history have affected a vast majority of people, their crops and livestock, as well as wildlife; however, this ancient site dating back to 3,500 BC is safe….
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Monsoon in Sindh pours cold water on Dalit Hindus’ pilgrimage to Tando Allahyar
Text and Photo by Amar Guriro KARACHI – The recent catastrophic monsoon has postponed Hindu saint Rama Pir’s annual mela – the biggest gathering of Dalit Hindus in Pakistan – besides destroying standing crops, houses, bridges, schools and healthcare facilities; killing people, livestock and wildlife; and damaging heritage sites and government buildings. Months ago, a large number of lower caste Hindus – or officially declared as scheduled caste Hindus by…
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Black clouds of death loom over White Desert
* Livestock dying due to viral diseases in Achhro Thar * Former EDO suspects anthrax behind animals’ death Text and Photos by Amar Guriro KARACHI: The recent epidemic of viral diseases among the livestock of the Thar Desert region that has killed more than 50 camels in Umerkot and Tharparkar districts of Sindh province of Pakistan and affected hundreds of others has now spread to the livestock of the Achhro…
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