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Environmental Hazards in Sindh

Major Issues:

• Salinity: Increase in salt content in soil, reducing agricultural productivity
• Waterlogging: Excess water accumulation due to poor drainage and irrigation practices

Causes: Irrigation mismanagement, high water table, and climate variations

Last verified on 08-02-2026

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• Red Sindhi: Indigenous cow breed, reddish color, high milk yield, heat tolerant
• Nili Ravi: Famous water buffalo breed, large body, high-fat milk production
• Main Purpose: Dairy production for local and commercial use
• Major Regions: Punjab, Sindh (Pakistan)
• Adaptability: Well-suited to tropical and subtropical climates

Last verified on 05-02-2025

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The primary industry along the coastline of Balochistan and Sindh is fisheries. 

The fishing industry plays a significant part in the national economy of Pakistan.

With a coastline of about 650 miles (1,046 km), 

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The Sor Range (or Sor Range/Degari) is a significant coal-producing

The area located in Balochistan, Pakistan, near Quetta City

Roughly 16 km to the east,

It is part of the larger Sulaiman Thrust-Fold Belt, known for rich Eocene coal deposits. 

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The fort of Sindh, known as the “Great Wall of Sind,h” is Ranikot Fort

It is a 19th-century (reconstructed) Talpur-era fort near Sann in Jamshoro District, Sindh, Pakistan.

The fort's ramparts have been compared to the Great Wall of China.

The site was nominated in 1993 by the Pakistan National Commission for UNESCO world heritage status. 

Length: 32 kilometer,19.88 (mi)

Location: Jamshoro district, Sindh

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Malakhra is a traditional Sindhi wrestling game popular in Pakistan.

It involves wrestlers attempting to unbalance each other using a cloth tied to their opponent's waist.

A traditional wrestling match is played annually at the Urs of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar at Sehwan Sharif.

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• The elevation of the Kirthar Mountains is 2,260 meters (7,410 feet).
• The highest peak in the Kirthar Range is Zardak Peak.
• It stands at 7,430 feet (2,260 meters).
• The Kirthar Range is situated along the border of Balochistan and Sindh provinces.
• The hill station of Gorakh, located in the Kirthar Mountains, is situated off Dadu in Sindh.

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• The first nuclear power plant was established in Karachi, 
• With the help of Canada 
• KANUPP is Pakistan's first nuclear power plant,
• Inaugurated on November 28, 1972,
• Total gross capacity of 137 MW.

while

K2 & K3 with the help of China 

K2  started on 21 May 2021 and has an 1100 MW capacity.

K3 is expected to be started in 2022.

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Karachi often experiences extreme heatwaves, especially during summer months.

These heatwaves can cause health hazards, power shortages, and water scarcity.

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The Indus River is also known as the Sindhu River or Darya-e-Sindh.

It is the primary source of water for the Sindh province of Pakistan.

Often described as the province's "lifeline".

Because it sustains the region's agriculture, economy, and environment.