The Story of A Woman Who Spent Her Entire Life In A Boat
Aalima: The River’s Eternal Companion
You may have read this story quite a while back.
The first time it was reported in the news was in 2020, and it still remains fresh in my mind to this day. It’s about a remarkable woman named Aalima, who lived by the calm Indus River in Sindh. At the age of seventy, she was still full of life and vigor, and her life story was as fascinating as the river itself.
Background Story
Aalima, a part of the Mir Bahr tribe, known as the ‘Kings of the River’ in Sindh, had spent her whole life on a boat. The river was her constant source of comfort and peace. I’m not sure about her present situation, but recently, I had a thought about that lady who lived her whole life on a boat. I decided to look her up on Google.
Back in the day, during an interview with a local news channel, Aalima shared her deep connection with the river, a bond that shaped her entire existence.
She said, “My whole life has happened on this boat. The soothing sway, the river’s soft words, and the boat’s hug – it’s where I feel at home.
Life away from the river…
