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The Rivers of Pakistan...! Geography of Pakistan...!

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The river system of Pakistan originates from the snow-covered Himalayan and the Karakoram range..! |Courtesy by zameen.com| |Edited by Ramzan Awan|   Originating from the snow-covered Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges as shown in the map above, the system of rivers in Pakistan is the country’s yet another amazing natural aspect. The system is based on five major rivers that run through the entire country and meet in the Punjab province, which is why it is often spelled as ‘Panjaab’ ( panj  means five and  aab  means water)...!   No.1-INDUS RIVER 🇵🇰 With an enormous length of over 3000 metres, River Indus is not only the longest river of Pakistan but it is also counted among the longest rivers in the world. The total drainage area of this river is around 450,000 sq miles (1,165,000 sq km), out of which 175,000 sq miles (453,000 square km) is found in the foothills and mountain ranges of the Hindu Kush, the Himalayas, and the Karakoram Range; the rest the ...

10 ways you can stand against rape culture

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Rape culture is pervasive. It’s embedded in the way we think, speak, and move in the world. While the contexts may differ, rape culture is always rooted in patriarchal beliefs, power,& control...! |Courtesy by unwomen.org|  |Edited by Ramzan Awan|  Rape culture is the social environment that allows sexual violence to be normalized and justified, fueled by the persistent gender inequalities and attitudes about gender and sexuality.Naming it is the first step to dismantling rape culture...! Every day we have the opportunity to examine our behaviours and beliefs for biases that permit rape culture to continue. From the attitudes we have about gender identities to the policies we support in our communities, we can all take action to stand against rape culture...! Here are 10 ways you can do your part: # 1.Create a culture of Enthusiastic consent. Freely given consent is mandatory, every time. Rather than listening for a “no,” make sure there is an active, “yes,” from all invol...