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Makran Coast: Fishermen as the Silent Guardians

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Makran Coast: Fishermen as the Silent Guardians Along Pakistan’s Makran Coast —particularly in Balochistan —there is no active, well-equipped technical coastal monitoring institution . The responsibility of observing marine life, reporting environmental changes, and documenting illegal activities has largely fallen on the shoulders of the local fishing communities . Fishermen from Gwadar, Ganz , and other coastal areas of Balochistan have emerged as the true, unpaid guardians of the sea . Working voluntarily and without any formal support, they collect critical data on marine biodiversity, endangered species, and illegal fishing practices. Using social media and direct communication, they regularly share this information with environmental and conservation organizations. A dolphin found dead at Gwadar sea Despite their crucial role, the contributions of these fishermen are rarely acknowledged in media reports or official narratives. At the very least, their efforts deserve recognition ...

A Three-Day Polio Campaign in Gwadar: A Child’s Awareness That Inspires Hope

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A Three-Day Polio Campaign in Gwadar: A Child’s Awareness That Inspires Hope A three-day polio vaccination campaign is currently underway in Gwadar, and an inspiring incident from UC South  Gwadar  has highlighted the importance of awareness in the fight against polio. During the campaign, a polio team visited a house where a young girl was not present at the time, so she missed her polio drops. Shortly afterward, her elder brother came running to the polio team, holding his little sister’s hand, and said with urgency and concern, “Where are the polio workers? My sister was left out. She needs her polio drops.” The polio team was immediately called back, and the child was given her polio drops. The young boy was praised for his responsibility and awareness. This simple yet powerful act shows that even children can understand the importance of protecting others when proper awareness exists. On one hand, this incident gives hope. On the other, it is deeply concerning that...

A City Surrounded by the Sea, Yet Dying of Thirst

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Give Gwadar Water — The Thirst of a Forgotten City 💧 A City Surrounded by the Sea, Yet Dying of Thirst Gwadar — the shining pearl of Balochistan , surrounded by the vast blue waters of the Arabian Sea — is ironically dying of thirst. A city that should have been a symbol of progress and prosperity is struggling for something as basic as a drop of clean water . In the narrow lanes of Gwadar , children carry empty buckets, mothers look toward the sky with silent prayers, and the elderly whisper one plea again and again: “ Give Gwadar Water .” 🌊 The Silent Cry of the Coast Once, fishermen dreamed freely under the golden sunsets of this coast . Today, those same waves seem to question: “Are we only beautiful on the map of CPEC , but invisible in reality?” Water plants have failed , dams have dried up , and promises have evaporated like morning dew. Every drop of water in Gwadar comes with a price too heavy for its poor residents to bear. 🚰 A Struggle for Life For years, the people...