Wetlands of Pakistan: Haleji lake, Sindh

Wetlands of Pakistan: Haleji lake, Sindh
Originally uploaded by Ameer Hamza

Via Flickr:
Haleji Lake (Urdu: ہالیجی جھیل) is located in Thatta District, Sindh, Pakistan. It is the Asia's largest bird sanctuary.

Originally, Haleji Lake was small. During World War II the then-British Government of Sindh decided to increase the capacity of the lake by introducing a feeder canal from the River Sindh. The work was placed on a war footing and was completed within 24 months. During the war, thousands of American and British troops were stationed in Karachi; the water supply was provided by Haleji Lake.

Source: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Haleji_Lake

New Friend Communication

New Friend Communication
Originally uploaded by Ameer Hamza

This Eid let us not forget those who sleep on pavements. Let us not be intoxicated by lifeless advertisements. Let us not remain aloof from people who cannot, unlike you, sacrifice.

[Originally posted on 27th Nov, 2009 on www.flickr.com/ameerhamza]