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The last of their kind: The unique life of Pakistan's Wakhi shepherdesses

2023-11-26 10:18
The Wakhi shepherdesses share life in Pakistan's mountains and how they have changed things for a new generation.
The last of their kind: The unique life of Pakistan's Wakhi shepherdesses

For centuries, Pakistan's Wakhi shepherdesses have trekked to remote mountain pastures to graze their flocks. The income they generated has been pivotal in transforming their community, helping to pay for healthcare, education and the first road out of their valley. As their way of life dies out, BBC...