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Katchi abadi Unauthorized and unplanned human settlement (mostly) slum areas lacking civic amenities
Barani Rainfed
Bunds Embankments
Hamun Seasonal wetland or playa
Hor Bay
Jirga Council of tribal elders
Karez Underground water channel
Kaur River
Khushkaba Rainfed agriculture
Mazri Dwarf palm, its foliage is generally used for making handicrafts and mats
Nullah Water channel/stream
Rabi Winter cropping
Sailaba Agricultural landform irrigated through hill torrents
Ulema Religious scholars

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