Thal desert

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Home in Thal

The Thal desert is in Punjab, Pakistan. It is a large area mainly between the Jhelum River and Sindh rivers near the Pothohar Plateau. It has little vegetation — mostly thorny bushes — over a breadth of 70 miles. In Thal the people are very poor because the whole land is arid and depends upon the weather conditions. They cultivate grains only. It is the most illiterate area in Punjab Province.

Noor Pur Thal has ten Union councils.

Thal Desert Media

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  Thal Desert, Punjab, Pakistan

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  Dust storm occurring over the Indus River, Pakistan.

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  Fodder being cut and prepared for livestock

• Gram Fields Panoramic View - Thai Desert Gram Field in Rangpur Baghur, Khushab District, Punjab, Pakistan.jpg

  Gram fields in the Thal Desert

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  Turdoides squamiceps (Arabian babbler)

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  It is a view of Thal Canal from a bridge in Mianwali city.

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  Shepherding is a common profession amongst the people.