After our conversation about the struggles of living in such a harsh desert, he paused, turned around, and gave me a lingering glance. “Why have you chosen to live in a desert filled with hardships?” I asked. It took him a moment to gather his thoughts before he finally replied, “We’ve lived here for generations. We don’t have the resources to move to places with easier access to water and basic necessities.” His words echoed the quiet resilience of those who endure life in Tharparker, Pakistan.