Community characteristics and social networks
The population of TMK is comprised of Muslims and Hindus of different ethnicities, tribes, and castes. Sindhi is the predominant ethnicity, while minorities include Punjabi, Balochi, Pashtuns, and Muhajirs. The tribe defines the basic identity of individuals and groups, and each tribe has local elders or leaders who are consulted on important issues and are responsible for making major decisions for the community. Participants explained that there are strong tribal associations among members belonging to the same tribe. Several languages are spoken, with Sindhi being the most common. The population, although diverse, has religious and ethnic tolerance and lives in harmony.
Most families belong to a low socioeconomic background with limited access to basic amenities. Housing and living conditions are poor, with people usually living in large joint families and residing in constricted spaces. Education and employment opportunities are limited, and most residents work as unskilled laborers in farming and construction. While efforts to improve education have been made by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the overall literacy rate is low in the community.