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Parched heartland
September 05, 2016LIVESTOCK The recent rains in Sindh's arid zone, Kachho and hilly areas in Dadu district have given people a reason to celebrate. But for the... -
Seeds of doubt
August 08, 2016AGRICULTURE As the urban corn cob vendors disappear gradually from the streets, farmers in Sindh get doubtful of getting returns on the grain, and... -
A bright dream
August 01, 2016MICROFINANCE Mooli Menghwar, a working woman of village Mithrio Bhatti, Mithi district has rescued her only daughter Guddy from local carpet... -
Quarrying costs
July 25, 2016ENVIRONMENT Jaffar Jakhro, a 45 year old mountain man, leading three groups of the community stone cutters, has just come back home during his... -
Dire consequences
July 18, 2016ENVIRONMENT The Thar Desert received a light shower in about 20 percent of the area, which is not sufficient for cultivation purposes, not even for... -
Catching wind
July 04, 2016ENVIRONMENT The residents of Hyderabad city are suffering prolonged power outages in scorching summer with hotter-than-usual temperatures last... -
A dying trade
June 27, 2016CULTURE Hafiz Muhammad Siddiq, 62 years old, is one of the few old artisans from Nasarpur Town, Matiari district, who makes traditional ceramics... -
Dusty matters
June 06, 2016ENVIRONMENT Sudden dust storms and gusty winds, together with rise in temperature have badly impacted the standing kharif crops, mainly chilli,... -
Foul weather
May 23, 2016ENVIRONMENT As temperatures soar along the 350 kilometre coast of Sindh, fishermen and their families avoid going out to the sea for their daily... -
A sinking ship
May 16, 2016ENVIRONMENT Camel, known as the ship of the desert due to its ability to survive in hostile conditions, is now falling prey to the effects of... -
Women at sea
May 10, 2016Fishing is considered as the second major source of income for women in Sindh after agriculture. However, the fishing sector is currently under... -
Bountiful desert
May 09, 2016ENVIRONMENT Heaps of fresh sangri pods, mostly an underrated local fruit that grows naturally in arid regions, are spread across major markets in... -
Wheat crisis
April 11, 2016AGRICULTURE Farmers in Sindh are again worried on falling yields from the current wheat crop this season. Sudden rise of temperature during the... -
King in danger
March 14, 2016AGRICULTURE Mango production is expected to nosedive this year due to several factors, including climate change and infestations. The king of... -
A stitch in time
March 01, 2016women Sindh is famous for fabric, ajraks, pottery, coarse cotton cloth (soosi), camel fitting, lacquer work, cotton lunges and khes, earth ware,...
