Dry Wells | سُڪل کوھ

A short documentary on the worsening water crisis in Thar, Pakistan.

As coal mining operations began, the underground wells, once a lifeline for communities in Thar, Pakistan, turned toxic. Locals allege that water from the mines is being dumped into reservoirs near their villages, polluting their only source of sustenance.

Despite their pleas, the government has turned a blind eye, leaving these communities to fend for themselves in a desert where water is already a scarce commodity.

This story was last updated on: May 12, 2026 11:23 PM

This documentary was produced by Earthwise and originally published on March 25, 2024. It has been republished by Asian Dispatch with permission.

Executive Producer: Akash Hamirani
Producers: Amel Ghani, Muhammad Badar Alam
Director: Usama Irfan
Finances & Logistics: Policy Research Institute for Equitable Development (PRIED)
Idea & Editorial Support: Earthwise
Cinematography: Usama Irfan
Original Music: Habibullah Faqeer, Hashim Faqeer
Media Partner: Mauj
Post Production: Usama Irfan