Geology and Petrology of Omzha Block, Zhob Ophiolite, northern Balochistan, Pakistan

Petrology and geochemistry of gabbro part of Samsour Ophiolite, South East of Iran

Samsour ophiolite is located in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, about 210 Km southwest of Zahedan city. Based on structural and sedimentary classification of Iran, this ophiolite is located adjacent to NosratAbad-Karvandar fault and belongs to Sistan suture zone.  Rock units of this ophiolite are mainly composed of ultramafic, including gabbro (Layerd and massive) and doleriteic. In the micros...

Trace element geochemistry of Manilkara zapota (L.) P. Royen, fruit from winder, Balochistan, Pakistan in perspective of medical geology.

An integrated study of rocks, soils and fruits of Manilkara zapota (L.) (Sapotaceae) of Winder area have been carried out to elaborate trace elements relationship between them. The igneous rocks of the study area have elevated amount of certain trace elements, upon weathering these elements are concentrated in the soil of the area. The trace elements concentration in the soil were found in the ...

Rangeland Productivity and Improvement Potential in Highlands of Balochistan, Pakistan

Challenges to Elderly People in Quetta City (Balochistan) Pakistan

Introduction: The present study aims to examine challenges encountered by elderly people in Quetta city of Balochistan. The socio-economic problems faced by elderly and the attitude of family members towards them were explored in this study.  Methods: A random sample of 200 respondents comprising both women and men of age 60 years and above was selected and data was collected through semi-stru...

Diagnostic criteria of different species of leishmaniasis in Balochistan, Pakistan

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease that results into severe lesion/lesions after bitten by the sandfly. The proper and immediate diagnosis is necessary for this lethal disease until it become worse in condition. The purpose of this research study is to present diagnostic criteria of leishmaniasis of different species which is helpful in early diagnosis. Diagnosis criteria include location and...