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People depict diversity, people represent cultures, people get into conflict, people define societies, people are us!

Sufis of Indo-Pak are said to have been the biggest instrument in spreading Islam in the region. Their harmonious behaviour to people of all races, creeds and religions, along with their admiration of anything the One has created is not only reflected in their poetry, but also in their shrines (like this one in Taunsa Sharif, Punjab). A banyan tree, a water pond and pigeons always feature over.

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An action without an impact is like a body without a soul, a mill without a product, a tree without a fruit!

Protecting wildlife is now a norm for communities of Gojal, Gilgit Baltistan, due to successful social mobilisation by government and NGOs. Loly, this rescued Snow Leopard cub is an example of the same. She was found abandoned and hurt by a local villager and is now being taken care of by the communities who hope to release her once she's old enough to live on her own.

Every few days local media reports children dying in Thar. In this video Development Lens explores some of the root causes, challenges and solutions that are often not shown. Watch to find out more about the problems faced by the people, as well as the promise that Thar holds and its predicament.

Tackling Malnutrition in Tharparkar Development Lens visits Tharparkar, the Desert King of Sindh, to find out why mothers and babies are suffering from malnourishment and what is the best way to solve…

An action without an impact is like a body without a soul, a mill without a product, a tree without a fruit!

Gender roles are identified and adhered to in Muzaffargarh when it comes to growing vegetables. Khadija grows them in her kitchen garden, while Khadim Hussain (shown in picture) sells them at his road side stall.

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Behind every impact there is performance, a journey which defines the direction of the result.

Lining of watercourses in rural Punjab not only contributes to improved on-farm water management and increased agricultural productivity, but also improves social cohesion. In most instances, lining of a 1100 feet watercourse like this would require 20 % contribution in the total costs by the farmer beneficiaries, which can be in the range of 7 to 15 households.

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Behind every venture there is an idea, an idea which is right there in front of you!

Using raised platforms in Muzaffargarh for storing fodder, grains and other household necessities is an idea which the locals got to protect themselves from floods. Such ideas help build resilience against such threats.

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To be harmonious with your surroundings, your fellow beings, following your responsibilities is a goal mankind seeks.

In Karimabad, Hunza, the Altit Fort highlights the harmony within people and nature. Located on a high pitched cliff, built on a big round boulder, the orchards were grown following the tradition of 'going around' without cutting or destroying the boulder itself.

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Nature for Development Lens is beyond boundaries, all encompassing. Nature is neither a friend nor foe.

The pristine environment of the Upper Kachura Lake in Skardu has been preserved with the active involvement of the community. To access the lake, visitors walk through the village of Kachura and are guided by the people living there.

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People depict diversity, people represent cultures, people get into conflict, people define societies, people are us!

Sufis of Indo-Pak are said to have been the biggest instrument in spreading Islam in the region. Their harmonious behaviour to people of all races, creeds and religions, along with their admiration of anything the One has created is not only reflected in their poetry, but also in their shrines (like this one in Taunsa Sharif, Punjab). A banyan tree, a water pond and pigeons always feature over.

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An action without an impact is like a body without a soul, a mill without a product, a tree without a fruit!

Despite campaigns on birth control and family planning, desire for a male child still goes strong across rural Punjab. The family shown has five children, with four elder girls and a baby boy. The focus of such campaigns may require some rethinking.

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Behind every impact there is performance, a journey which defines the direction of the result.

Conservation and uplift of the Lahore Walled City is a project of its kind. The aim is to restore the glory of the inner city, face-lifting where required, conserving the traditional architecture elsewhere. A good project so far, a photographic walk through is recommended.

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