A wandering life: Afghan nomads make Balochistan home

Published October 14, 2014
Nomadic families set out on their camels in search for land to upon in Balochistan.— Photo by Matiullah Achakzai
Nomadic families set out on their camels in search for land to upon in Balochistan.— Photo by Matiullah Achakzai

Hundreds of Afghan nomadic families move to Balochistan during summers and move back during winters. Settled in different parts of Balochistan, usually near a water source, the families' main source of livelihood is earned through their nomadic farming. Their long travel across both country is done mainly on camels, without using any vehicles for transportation.

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