ISLAMABAD: Civil society activists take part in a rally organised on Thursday by the Anti-Narcotics Force against the use of illegal drugs. shabbir hussain
Javeed Khan, 13, holds his weapon as he poses for a photo. Lashkars, tribal armies made up of locals, are trying to fight off the militants who are still lurking in different areas of Malakand.
Rainwater stands in a small pond known locally as taraai or tooba. In Thar, people usually consume underground water that is brackish, so villagers enjoy the respite of fresh rain water.
A dancing peacock adds colour to the Thar Desert, which is already awash in green after the rains.
Livestock, including cows, goats, sheep and camels, is the only source of permanent livelihood for the people of Thar.