Tharparkar (Urdu: تھرپارکر ‎,Sindhi: ٿرپارڪر ‎) is the only fertile desert in the world. The region derives its names from Thar and Parkar. The name Thar is from Thul, the general term for sand region or sand ridges and Parkar literary means “to cross over”. The region was earlier known as Thar and Parkar, later they became one word.

Historical background

It was in 1843 when Sir Charles Napier became victor of Sindh and this part was merged into Katchh political agency in Hyderabad collect-orate, later on in 1858 the entire area became part of Hyderabad. Subsequently in 1860 it was renamed as “Eastern Sindh frontier” with its Headquarters Umerkot, controlled by Political Superintendent. In 1882 it was renamed as district and its administrative head was Deputy Commissioner. Lastly in 1906 Headquarters of the district was shifted from Umerkot to Mirpurkhas. Until 1990 the present district of Tharparkar, Umerkot and Mirpurkhas comprised one separate district in 1990 i.e. Mirpurkhas and Thar established the town on Mithi as the new headquarters of the Tharparkar district, while Umerkot was bifurcated on 17 April 1993.

Tharparkar (Urdu: تھرپارکر ‎,Sindhi: ٿرپارڪر ‎) is a breed of cattle originating in Tharparkar District in Sindh province of Pakistan. It is a dual purpose breed known for both its milking and draught potential. The name is derived from Thar Desert area which was its usual habitat and place of origin. The cattle is of medium to large build and have white to gray skin. Tharparkar cow breed originated from Pakistan. This cow is available in all places of Pakistan and also available in some other countries of Asia. They are highly milk productive cow breed.

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