Islamabad, March 1
Drought in Pakistan has claimed the lives of six more children, taking the toll to 40 in a span of 28 days, the media reported on Sunday.
The latest deaths were reported from Mithi, Chhachhro, Nagarparkar, Islamkot and other areas of the Hindu-majority district of Tharparkar in Sindh province, Pakistan Today newspaper reported.
A doctor confirmed the deaths.
Most Hindus in Pakistan live in Sindh and a majority are residents of Tharparkar. Most of them are poor farmers who are facing poor rainfall for almost five successive years. — IANS
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