Explanation

• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River.
• It is located mainly in the 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

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

India got the Eastern Rivers:

1. Ravi
2. Beas
3. Sutlej

Pakistan got the Western Rivers:

1. Indus
2. Jhelum
3. Chenab

• Signed date: 19 September 1960
• Brokered by: World Bank

• Place of signing: Karachi

• Effective from: 1 April 1960 (implementation period)

• Signatories:

  • Field Marshal Ayub Khan (Pakistan)
  • Jawaharlal Nehru (India)

Last updated NA on 10-09-2026

Explanation

• The Indus River is widely known as the lifeline of Pakistan.
• It is the longest river in Pakistan.
• The Indus River is essential for agriculture, irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower.

Additional information:

• Length: Approximately 3,180 km
• Origin: Tibetan Plateau, near Lake Manasarovar
• Mouth: Arabian Sea, near the Indus Delta.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan
• The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India
• Indus Waters Treaty signed on September 19, 1960, 
• Between India and Pakistan
• Treaty was brokered by the World Bank
• Signed at Karachi by 
• Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,
• The then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 
• The then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 
  
• The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Last updated by NS on 26 JULY 2026