WATER
Dr. Shagufta Akhtar
Pakistan
PS 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 Problem
In 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?

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