6.0Pakistan: Beauty on Borrowed Time is a 2025 nature documentary miniseries. This 3 part series explores Pakistan's diverse ecosystems—from the northern glaciers to the Tharparkar desert—showcasing local wildlife while highlighting the region's vulnerability to climate change.
Abdullah Khan
1. Mountains of the North
In Pakistan's towering mountains, ancient glaciers feed the mighty Indus River. Male markhor goats confront their rivals in fierce battles while snow leopards ambush their prey. Himalayan brown bears forage in the harsh high plains.
2. The Indus River Wetlands
Showing the beauty of Pakistan's Indus River Basin, the film focuses on world-class flyways, endangered blind dolphins, and rare species of crocodiles. Also profiled are ancient floating villages and farmers threatened by water scarcity
3. Tharparkar Desert
Straddling the Pakistan-India border, the Tharparkar (Thar) Desert covers about 264,091 km². Despite its harsh environment, the area is an ecological oasis that supports a unique variety of large mammals.
