Following protests in Sindh, Pakistan has suspended its canals project, including the Cholistan Canal intended to irrigate the Cholistan Desert. The Cholistan Desert (Rohi) is located in the western part of the Thar Desert in Pakistan. Historically, it was once irrigated by the Hakra River, which changed its course around 600 B.C., making the area inhospitable. The desert holds historical significance as it was home to an Indus Valley culture focused on agriculture. The region also housed several medieval forts that protected and facilitated desert caravan routes.
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