WATER

Dr. Shagufta AkhtarPakistanPS 636

What color is my country?

My country (Green)

Guess the story of this picture

Pakistan is an Agricultural country, not industrial, so there are a lot of farms and green grass

But there are also a lot of desert areas and mountains in Pakistan

Punjab: Biggest Province of Pakistan The land of five waters (rivers)

5 Rivers

These five rivers flow through the land of Pakistan, irrigate the fields and at last find their way in to the Arabian sea.

Water Traditions in Pakistan

The rivers have also given birth to a rich culture.People go to river banks for picnics, boating and fishing

FOODTRADITION

Kids and young people take bath in low waters in rivers and canals, especially in summer (when there is no electricity)

Swimming

Swimming pools are NOT common in Pakistan

There are many beautiful romantic tales connected with the silent water of rivers and lakes in Pakistan.

Water and water related tales are also topics of songs and poetry

Aab-e-Zam Zam: The Holy Water

Religious importance of water

Water: A ProblemIn Pakistan, many lack access to clean drinking water and have to walk for miles in order to get water for

their families. Pakistan also lacks the money and resources for water management so pollution has

become a problem.

There are places where human beings and animals drink water together

ACTIVITY: Making paper boats!

What is the message?

A single drop of water is important

If you save few drops of water every day, a child can use these drops to make a water painting or these few drops can even save the life of an other child.

Water is a global issue

?Any Questions

What is your favorite place?

My favorite place is Niagara Falls (USA)

Do you like water in the eyes?