Dates are a famous produce of Dera Ismail Khan. Dhaki, a small village in this northwestern Pakistani region, is known for its chuara -- dry palm dates with hardened skin. These dates are distinguished by their distinct flavor and are considered a concentrated source of nutrients. Photographer Sa'adia Khan recently traveled to Dhaki to document how the dates there are grown and processed.
The Dried Dates Of Dhaki
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Tons of dates are laid out in the scorching sun to dry. Once dried, they change color to a dark, reddish brown.
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Ijaz-Ullah is a resident of Mianwali. Every year, he takes time out from farming to work on the date plantations.