KARACHI: The Karachi Bar Association (KBA) has announced a protest against the ongoing cutting of Karoonjhar Hills in Tharparkar, calling for the preservation of the ancient heritage site.
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The association will organize a rally on November 26, 2025, starting from the City Court at 11:30 a.m. and proceeding towards the Governor House. A general body meeting will be held outside the Governor House as part of the protest.
The KBA has urged the Sindh government to withdraw its appeal from the Supreme Court regarding the matter, emphasizing the need to protect Karoonjhar Hills. The protest highlights growing concerns over environmental degradation and loss of cultural heritage.
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Karoonjhar Hills, located in Tharparkar’s desert district, are covered with unique granite rocks and China clay, constituting some of the oldest rocks of the Earth’s crust. The hills serve as a vital source of water for humans, birds, and animals, and are home to wildlife such as peacocks and deer.
Beyond its ecological importance, Karoonjhar Hills symbolize the civilization of indigenous communities, reflecting their rituals, folklore, songs, tales, and thousands of years of religious harmony.
ڪارونجهر جبل جهڙي قديم ورثي جي تحفظ ۽ سنڌ حڪومت پاران داخل ڪيل اپيل واپس وٺڻ جي مطالبي لاءِ
ڪراچي بار جو 26 نومبر تي سنڌ ھاء ڪورٽ پارڪنگ کان وزيراعلي هائوس تائين پيدل مارچ جو اعلان:
عامر نواز وڙائچ!https://t.co/S2gONxw28M#SaveKaroonjhar pic.twitter.com/56F2A4vIiD
— Indus Views (@Views_indus) November 24, 2025
For years, the hills have been under threat due to illegal stone cutting, reportedly in connivance with influential politicians and other powerful entities. Civil society organizations have campaigned to have the site declared a World Heritage Site, aiming to preserve the thousands-year-old culture associated with the area.
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The Karachi Bar Association’s protest reflects the wider demand for sustainable conservation and the safeguarding of Pakistan’s natural and cultural heritage against exploitation and environmental harm.