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 updated 07 Nov 2026 by NA

Explanation

• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• 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 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last updated by NA on 06-11-2026

Explanation

• - Sheena (Shina): A language spoken mainly in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Language Family: Indo-Aryan (Dardic branch).

Additional information:

• Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is a territory administered by Pakistan.
• Gilgit Rebellion: 1 November 1947.
• Formation of Northern Areas (former name): August 1972.
• De facto Provincial Status: 29 August 2009.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

Anarkali Bazaar 

- Location: Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.

- Named after: Anarkali, a legendary figure associated with Mughal history.

- Historical importance: One of the oldest surviving markets in the subcontinent.

- Age: At least 200 years old.

- Famous monument: Valmiki Mandir (approximately 1,200 years old).

- World Monuments Watch: Listed in 2020.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026

Explanation

• Largest ethnic group: Baloch.
• Population share: Approximately 51%–55%
• Second-largest: Pashtuns. Approximately 34%–36%.
• Other groups: Brahui, Hazara, Sindhi, Punjabi, Uzbek, and Turkmen.

Last updated by NA on 05-11-2026