River Indus
by MairaS on December 29, 2009
in Rivers of Pakistan
River Indus, the life line originates from Lake Mansarovar in the Himalayan region. It is 3180km long and after passing through many cities of Pakistan joins the Arabian Sea at Karachi. The water of River Indus is used for domestic purposes, irrigation and also to produce electricity.
Historically it is important as it has seen the rise and fall of the Indus Valley Civilization. Its banks have also witnessed the battles between the locals and invaders like Alexander the Great.
River Indus is also the home of the endangered specie of blind dolphin and is a sanctuary of migratory birds as well.
The fan shaped Indus Delta harbors the 7th largest mangrove forest of the world and is the breeding ground of various forms of sea life.
River Indus has been aptly named “the lifeline of Pakistan.”