By Junaid Shah Soori
Even in this modern age, rivers have the same importance as they had before the beginning of modern times, but today the existential utility and importance of rivers has increased a lot.
The Indus River is the largest river of Pakistan covering the entire country in its north-south length. The Indus River is not just a traditional source of water but it has an important role in the history of Pakistan, a mirror of its civilization and culture and the source of many indigenous cultures of Pakistan.
The geography of rivers is very interesting and unique around the world, all the rivers of the world flow towards the sea and lose their existence in the sea. This great river, flowing from the extreme north of Pakistan, also travels a long way and goes into the Arabian Sea.
The importance of the Indus River in Pakistan’s agriculture, economy and drainage, and irrigation is undeniable. Not only fields are swaying along this river, but many cultures also breathe on its side.
In view of the economic, cultural, historical and social importance of the Indus River, the Friedrich Neumann Foundation, in collaboration with the German Embassy, has made a historical documentary film on the Indus River in forty-five days, the ceremony of which was held in a local hotel. The production of this film also includes the cooperation of the Pakistan Navy and Serena Hotel.
In this documentary, the importance of the Indus River and the problems of the people living around it have been beautifully highlighted. The participants of the event took great interest in the film and appreciated the effort.
Filmmaker of this important documentary, Wajahat Malik, who participated in the event, told MM News about the interesting and beautiful experiences of making the film during a special conversation. He said that they started the shooting of the film on the Line of Control from where the Indus River enters Pakistan.
Wajahat Malik said that it was an adventurous challenge, no one in history has covered the Indus River in this way to date, this honor was achieved by us. Its purpose is to highlight the importance of the Indus River in terms of tourism and human population. And it was to highlight the problems of people and nations associated with it. He said that this film will provide information about important facts about the Indus River, Sindh River Hai To Hum Hai, this film will be presented to the audience soon after editing.
On this occasion, Aafia Salam, a journalist who covers the environment, also expressed her views with the MM News and explained the usefulness and importance of this film and the Indus River.
