The Indus River Delta in Pakistan, once the fifth-largest in the world, is facing severe environmental challenges. The delta's 17 major creeks have nearly dried up, allowing the Arabian Sea to flow upstream and contaminate the land with saltwater. This has resulted in the loss of fertile farmland, with satellite images showing significant encroachment by the sea. The Pakistan Fisherfolk Forum reports that 2 million acres of land have been lost, displacing 800,000 people. Local farmers have been forced to abandon agriculture for fishing due to the salinization of their land. The government's proposal to build levees is seen as insufficient by local communities, who are calling for the restoration of the Indus River to address the issue at its source.

Amar Guriro, a journalist, covers a range of issues affecting Pakistan, from health concerns like polio eradication to environmental and social issues. The articles discuss the negative impacts of coal expansion in the Thar desert, catastrophic marine pollution in Karachi, the effects of global warming and the El Nino effect on local climates, caste-based discrimination in Sindh, and traditional methods of weather forecasting. The journalist also highlights the resilience of rural villagers during heatwaves and reflects on the lack of preparedness for natural disasters, referencing the 2005 earthquake in Azad Jammu & Kashmir.

The article discusses the celebration of World Oceans Day, emphasizing the 2017 theme of combating plastic pollution and marine litter. It highlights the severe pollution in the Arabian Sea, particularly around Karachi, Pakistan. The city contributes significantly to ocean pollution by dumping raw sewage and industrial effluents into the sea. The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency notes that Karachi's industrial units produce toxic waste that goes untreated into the ocean. This pollution has led to a decrease in fish populations, the disappearance of indigenous species, and an increase in devastating tropical cyclones in the Arabian Sea. The World Wide Fund for Nature study indicates that over 80% of marine pollution originates from land-based activities. The article also touches on the human impact, with local fishermen experiencing reduced catches and residents suffering from pollution-related diseases.

Thario Halepoto, a village in the Thar desert of Pakistan, is facing a major change due to a joint Chinese-Pakistani venture to mine coal and build power stations to meet energy demands. The Thar desert has one of the world's largest untapped coal deposits, but the local population, mainly living in poverty, has not benefited as expected. Villagers are being displaced and fear environmental destruction due to the mining activities. The Sindh Engro Coal Mining Company (SECMC) has begun work and is relocating villages, promising compensation and the construction of model towns. However, locals are concerned about the loss of their ancestral land, livelihood, and the environmental impact, including the depletion of groundwater and destruction of local ecology. Pakistan's move towards coal is contrary to global trends of reducing lignite coal usage, even as China closes its own lignite power plants. A case has been filed in Pakistan's Supreme Court by a seven-year-old girl, highlighting the environmental risks and advocating for renewable energy investments.

The article discusses the unique interfaith harmony in Sindh, Pakistan, where Hindus join Shia Muslims in mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain during Muharram. This tradition, deeply rooted in the local culture, reflects the peaceful coexistence between the two communities in a region that has a history of religious and cultural assimilation. Despite the threats faced by Shias and the marginalization of Hindus in Pakistan, in Sindh, both communities participate in each other's religious observances without prejudice. The 'Hussaini Hindus' of Umerkot district, in particular, demonstrate their reverence for Imam Hussain by wearing black throughout the year and even managing mosques. The article also touches upon the historical assimilation of the Shia community in Sindh and the shared cultural practices between Shias and Hindus, including the celebration of each other's festivals.