Explanation

• India lies to the east of Pakistan.
• Pakistan’s border with India is approximately 3,323 km (2,065 mi) long.

• India to the east.
• Iran to the west.
• Afghanistan to the northwest.
• Arabian Sea to the south.

Last verified on 16-05-2026

Explanation

NOTE: Length: Old – 1,046 km, New – 1,058 km (both accepted in MCQs)

• Divisions: Sindh Coast – 270 km, Makran Coast – 720 km
• Major Location: Most of the coastline is in Balochistan
• Geographical Areas: Gwadar, Lasbela, Karachi, Thatta Coast
• Borders: Thatta Coast from Korangi Creek to Sir Creek; Rann of Kutch from Badin to Tharparkar

Last verified on 15-01-2026

Explanation

NEW PAKISTAN BOUNDARIES DETAILED ACCORDING TO ASURVEY OF PAKISTAN

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Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Current/Survey of Pakistan 2021 figure: 2,611 km
• Older figure: 2,430 km
• Name of border: Durand Line
• Year of agreement: 1893
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan

Last verified on 03-09-2026

Explanation

• SEATO is the name of the pact joined by Pakistan and the United Kingdom in 1954.

Additional information:

• Full form: Southeast Asia Treaty Organization
• Established: 8 September 1954
• Purpose: To prevent the spread of communism.
• Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand
• Original members (8): United States, United Kingdom, France, New Zealand, Australia, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Thailand.
• Dissolved: 30 June 1977.

Last verified on 13-10-2026