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Keenjhar Lake

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and Karachi city. Through the construction of a bund on the eastern side, it is said that the lake was formed by the union of two lakes: Sonehri and Keenjhar.
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who was a fisherwoman, is connected to the lake. There is a shrine in the middle of the lake marking Noori's grave, which is visited by devotees.
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Keenjhar Lake is a popular tourist resort. Many people from
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visit to enjoy picnics, swimming, fishing, and boating.
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Kinjhar Lake
Sindhi

Keenjhar Lake is located in Sindh
Sindh
Keenjhar Lake is located in Pakistan
Thatta District, Sindh
24°57′N 68°03′E / 24.950°N 68.050°E / 24.950; 68.050
Basin
Pakistan
Ramsar Wetland
Urdu
Sindhi
Urdu
Sindhi
Thatta District
Sindh
Pakistan
Thatta
Thatta District
Ramsar site
wildlife sanctuary
ducks
geese
flamingos
cormorants
waders
herons
egrets
ibises

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