The Pride of Indus River

A rare species of dolphin is in the Indus River. That is the pride of Indus. According to Nazeer Virani (the guardian of Dolphins) about 200 kilometers area near Sukur Barrage, there are 30 Dolphins. In another area of the river, there are nearly 1800 to 2000. Unfortunately, these Dolphins are blind because the water of the river is so polluted that light can’t reach underwater. So, it’s impossible to see. That makes Dolphins blind. But they have adjusted themselves by their ecosystem with the surrounding. This is the reason they survive.

They have two flippers that look like a human’s hand that helps them to swim and control their speed. Their sound pitch is different underwater and on the surface of the water. There are 30 to 36 teeth in their jaws, just to grab the food. They eat crabs, small fish, and catfish in the river's depth. They can also hunt by swimming oblique. There is a fat layer under their skin.

Indus Dolphins and the Ganges are different species. Their mostly features are distinct teeth, coloration, skull shapes, and even their growth pattern. Indus Dolphins are endangering species, that's why the government and WHO is protecting them. The battle of survival is going on. If they do not conserve then this beautiful creature will be distinct.

They took many steps to protect the beautiful creature.

1 They prohibited hunting them.

2 They trained the fishers of the river, avoid dolphins while they are fishing.

3 These Dolphins have very weak lungs to breathe and need great care. So, whenever they get trap in shallow water, the volunteers put them back in deep water. They have to keep their eyes on Dolphins.

4 Efforts are going to save the water from pollution by the government, volunteers, and WWF.

By all these efforts, the population of Dolphins is now over 3000.

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Silent love

After taking a deep breath, I stood up on my toes, and dived, passing through the cool air, my fingers touched the base of the stream, then swam up back to the surface, looked here and there, no sign of the bouquet. The flow of water was fast. I dived again and swam blindly. After a while, I saw a bouquet that was far away. I had to swim carefully to avoid hitting myself with stones. I swam up back to the surface and took a deep breath. Once again, I dived and after swimming for a while; I reached the bouquet. Suddenly, I heard the noise of a waterfall; I saw a shower clouding. The waterfall was near. I swam. If I couldn’t catch the bouquet at once then it would shatter the petals in the waterfall. At last, I caught the bouquet and grabbed it at once. Gently, I took it to the bank. I turned back to see if how far I had come, the turning of the stream and Engelmann spruce had hidden the hill, I was jumping over the smooth round stones to reach the hill from where I dived. I saw that the hill from where I dived was so high. Next time, I will never put myself in such an insane situation again...

Then I saw a white spot on that hill. It was getting bigger and bigger as I was approaching it. she was Parveen. My efforts were not wasteful and the colorful flowers were in my hands.

I smiled as the same as Parveen smiled. She climbed up the hill onto the small track around the hill. But I couldn’t wait for that, I climbed up straight, crushing the weaving greenery, jumping over the white flowers and shrubs.

The mountainous shiny sun was rising just from the woods; the cool breeze was spraying the odd fragrance. Blue sky, shiny clouds, weaving twigs and there Parveen was standing on the hill. Golden hair and pinkish face, the cool breeze was playing with her silky hair. When I reached her, she smiled. I handed her over her bouquet. It was a strange thing that happened that morning. I came here for swimming and met Parveen, she was collecting flowers. Suddenly, the bouquet slipped from her hand and fell into the deep water.

We together walked silently she spoke up, ‘you jumped from such a height just for the banquet, and it is insane.’ Then they both kept silent. I took out a cigarette from my gown and said,’ may I light a cigarette.

Beauty of Kohsar

I was on vacations and all my cousins visited our home. After dinner, we sat all together. Suddenly one of my cousins Ahmed asked Farhan, ' Where did you go in your last vacations?'

We went to a wonderland by plane from Rawalpindi to Gilgit. After a one-night stay, we left for Hunza. All the views were very marvelous. When we reached Karimabad passing through the Dour, there was a magnificent scene. The most beautiful of the peak of Raka Posh was in front of us.                                 

After approaching Karimabad we were very excited to see the forts of Karletet and Balteet. Hundreds of years old forts were exquisite in the mountains. After viewing forts we left for Khunjerab. There were many glaciers on the way from Gilgit to Khunjerab. 'Psoo' and 'Baltaro' are among the largest glaciers in the world. By staying for a while we reached 'Soosat' we spent the night here. The next morning again we left for Khunjerab. It is the tallest valley in the world. Its height is about 16000 feet. Its view is very wonderful.

The area between, Soosat and Khunjerab is declared the area of a National park. Here wild mountainous animals wander freely and live in natural habitats. Hunting is prohibited here. We returned early because it was freezing and another reason it was very hard to breathe was because of the height.

'And Yousuf you tell hadn't you gone to Kaghan? How is it?' Waqar asked. 'After being shocked and earthquake how are the conditions?' Rizwan questioned.Kaghan Valley is a very pleasant glorious' place. Here are pleasant green valleys, lakes, waterfalls, and falls. We had seen many earthquake-affected places between the route of Balakot and Shogran.

Shogran is an exquisite place. We stayed there, had lunch, and left to reach Naran. It was almost night; we spent a night there, and early in the morning, we left for Lake Saifu-l-Malook.’ Yousuf stopped for a while to take a breath.

'How was the weather?' Rizwan asked. 'Freezing,' Yousuf tremble. 'But Rizwan believe me that how beautiful and peaceful it was! We were not willing to leave, I never went to SaifulMalook, but I have seen 'Kachoora' and Sadpara' lakes.

 ‘In the last vacations.’ Waqar said. 'Where are these?' Rashid asked ‘They are near Skardu and Kachoora lakes. They are small but exquisite lakes. It is very lovely and heart-touching to see geese swimming in the lake's water. We enjoyed very much in the boat but enjoyed most at Sadpara.'

‘Although it is a very dangerous route to Sadpara after reaching this lovely lake, our all fears in the air. There is a little island in the middle of the lake. We enjoyed the ride on the motorboat at Sadpara.’ Ali told that he reached Gitit through Shahar-e-Karakorum from Abitabad.

Uncle and Ahsan also joined. We went to Gilgit by visiting Mansehra, Basham, batten, Chalas, and Jagloot. On this route, there is a place where Himalaya, Hindukush, and Karakorum ranges meet hare In Gilgit, we stayed in a hotel at the bank of the river. On the first day, we reached Maktar through a tough route.

I was afraid but after approaching there; it was a very different scene. Along snowy mountainous peaks, there are skating tracks.

The next morning we went to Kargha. It is a mountainous stream. There we caught Trot fish and grilled and ate. Near Kargha there is an ancient statue of Bodha at the peak of the hill. Since then I have been wondering that who and how sculpted it by climbing up so high on this peak.

'Rizwan how was your trip?' Haroon asked.'Because of poor weather, the plane couldn't take off for two days, the third day we reached Chitral. It was a heart-touching valley among mountainous ranges. Terchmeer and Noshiq are the most famous peaks of it. These peaks were looking exquisite under the shadow of gray clouds.                                   

Till evening we had visited all the places around the hotel. The next morning the weather became more pleasant due to rain. We visited Kalash tribe. This tribe lives in Barira, Bamboryet, and Ramboor valleys. Here women always put on black suits. They put on are well-decorated caps with buttons and beads. We took snaps with their permission and returned to the hotel. Then to Peshawar.’ Now it was Haroon's turn. He said, ' We had gone to Sawat for three days. On the first day, we visited Mangora, Syed Sharif in Swat valley. We also visited Mazmar, where we saw the white palace. Was made of marble, now nobody lives here instead of it; there is a hotel for a stay. The next day we went to Mayadam. Here in summer too, mountains have snow and we can see it. Due to it cool air blows here, at night too. On the third day, we went to Madeen, Behren, and Kalam. How wonderful places are these! Please don't ask... We wanted to visit were the most wonderful skating tracks in Pakistan but our vacations were over. So, we had to return. ‘

After listening to friends’ chats my heart also wants to visit these places. I have seen Kaghan but I will tell my husband to take me Khunjerab is on his next vacation.        

Don't be a person, be a personality, because a person dies but personality lives forever, live a life for humanity, not for yourself, because living for yourself will get you less, and Living for humanity will reward you what beyond your wishes. And always be thankful For being human, because the creator could have made you an animal.

Bless in curse

Sunset beams were trying to glow Jennifer's yellow face. She saw the sunset at the back of the mountain with her tearful eyes from her room window. At a glance, she thought her life would be over soon. A deep and long sigh came out of her mouth, then she turned back and looked at her sleeping kids. They all stuck in their house for more than a month.    She went outside for groceries once a week, not more allowed, and with safety measurements. Corona is wandering everywhere like a wild and brutal hunter for its prey. It reported that hundreds are dying in its claws; it has tortured thousands no one knows when it will stop? All schools, colleges, and universities, factories, and offices closed. Students are studying online. Many of them have fired because of being out of budget.

Hospitals are full of this pandemic disease. Terror clouds shade the universe. There is no cure for this vampire and no hope.

Determined she was to finish their life rather than it kills them. She couldn't believe in herself and was always talking about hope. She was a bell that calls others to church but goes not itself. She looked outside of the window to the empty street. , a view captured her sight. She saw a couple of deer with their young and grazing. She was astonished to see them. Maybe empty streets gave them the courage to come to the city. It is rare to see animals on the streets, but now they are enjoying their freedom. She felt relaxed to see them. They captured her and stared for minutes. Inside her, a thought came that this beautiful sight was impossible in busy and rush days. It's a miracle, after a while, she returned to her corner and threw down herself on the sofa like a loser gambler. She turned on Tv. There was a scene of a mosque, people were washing their faces and hands and feet. "What are they doing?" The reporter said that they are washing their faces, hands, and feet to offer prayer. Now, she got her answer. He explained it is the best method to get rid of germs, he told they do it five times a day. "What rubbish is this?" saying this she switched off the channel. She screamed out with anger closing her fists. Started walking here and there with anger, thinking and connecting all these unusual incidents and she finds out that God wants to talk to her. In a glimpse, her entire past came in front of her.

She spent her entire life like a busy bee, no time for herself or her loving kids. Only they had been meeting at the breakfast table that's all and for the entire day, they hardly saw each other but now they have a lot of time together. Now, they play many indoor games and watch movies. Now, she and her daughter Annie, together try new recipes in cooking. Annie gives her new beauty tips from the net. They argue on many topics and fight it turns into withdrawing and then love. She noticed they have seen so many beautiful shades of life in this Corona month that was so boring and exhausting during those busy days.

Then she noticed her son John who seemed a little selfish has changed during these days, one day one of his friends called him, and he went to the kitchen and returned with a heavy shopper. And told his mother that at the end of the street there is a house people there are starving. So his friend requested him and he is going to help them with his friends. Her eyes got filled with tears and she kissed his forehead, allowing him with a smile and a handful of money in his hand. Then it became routine for them to provide food to the needy because virtue is its reward.

Revealing All these consciences Her mind getting changing, Now, she got the point that God was trying to.   Now, the hazards of Corona turned into Good Corona. She stood up with new courage and hope. Whispered to herself, "We don't have to be afraid of Corona, we have to fight with it" She growled by tightening her fists.

The world had faced many disasters much huger than it but survived and again will in this case too. We created these disasters and mother nature reconstructed them.

Remember;              

                         Every cloud has a silver lining

Considering that diligence is a brilliant teacher She promised herself that after this pandemic she will change her lifestyle. The idea of committing suicide turned into smoke and dissolved in the air.