Floods in Pakistan have ravaged ¼ of the country, inundating villages and crop fields. While it has rid 33 million people of their households and livelihood, it has also damaged the 4500-years old archaeological site – Mohenjo Daro. Mohenjo Daro was first discovered in the year of 1922 and is considered to be one of the most visited tourist attractions in Sindh. The year 2022 marks the 100th anniversary of the popular archaeological site. This was the time to celebrate the longevity of the preserved sites withstanding 4500 years. However, the baneful wave of floods after torrential rains in Sindh has blockaded any hopes for any spectacular celebration for this historical place in Pakistan. Mohenjo Daro location Mohenjo Daro is located 18 miles away from the Larkana District of Sindh Province in the southeastern region. It holds the remnants of the precious history of the oldest Indus Valley civilisations called the Harappa Civilisation. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) declared Mohenjo Daro a World Heritage Site in 1980. Mohenjo Daro civilisation [...]
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In the deadly wave of flash floods across Pakistan, more than 33 million people have been displaced. The floods have destroyed more than 218k houses and more than 452k houses have sustained damage. From 2mn acres of the crop to 494k livestock, the destruction has[...]
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Natural disasters are a threat to human life, safety, and infrastructure. In most cases, they are predictable, some natural disasters can take you by surprise. In the past few years, natural disasters such as war, wildfires, or weather events (floods, storms, hurricanes) have destroyed infrastructure, property, and human life. Currently, Pakistan is facing one of the worst floods in its history. Almost a thousand people have lost their lives due to floods in Pakistan while 33 million have been displaced. One-third of the country has been inundated by flooding, which took away houses, crops, livestock, and infrastructure. The majority of flood affectees do not have access to food, clean water, clothes, shelter, medical aid, and other basic necessities. So, apart from taking flood safety measures, we should also help the people around us. If you want to help disaster victims, Graana.com, Pakistan’s smartest property portal, has listed the most effective ways to help disaster victims. Effective Ways to Help Disaster Victims Here are some ways to help the victims of these baneful floods. Donate to Relief Organizations [...]
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ISLAMABAD: The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) has shared a study with the Capital Development Authority (CDA), identifying 13 new bus routes that connect several areas of the capital city. NUST officials shared the study in a meeting held at the CDA headquarters.[...]