Explanation

• Diamer-Bhasha Dam is being constructed on the River Indus.
• It is located between Kohistan (Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) and Diamer (Gilgit-Baltistan).
• The foundation stone was laid in 1998 by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif.
• Opened: 2028
• Height: 272 m

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Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River in Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.
• The construction began in 1968.
• They were opened in 1976.
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Rawal Dam supplies water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
• It is built on the Korang River.
• The dam provides drinking water to both cities and helps meet their water needs.
• It also supports irrigation and recreational activities.

Last verified on 07-07-2026

Explanation

• Warsak Dam is the smallest major dam in Pakistan.
• It is located near Peshawar in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• It is built on the Kabul River.
• It is construction began in 1949.
• Opened: 1960
• Height: 76 m
• Length: 140.2 m (460 ft)
• It was completed under the Colombo Plan in two phases.
• It was financed by the Government of Canada.

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• The largest dam of Pakistan is the Tarbela Dam.

Last verified on 24-06-2026