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• CPEC connects Gwadar Port in Pakistan with Kashgar in China’s Xinjiang region.
• The project was initiated in 2013.
• It was formally launched in April 2015.
• CPEC is part of China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI).
• Initial estimated investment was about $46 billion.

Last verified on 09-05-2026

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From Kalabagh to the Indus Delta, six major barrages are constructed on the Indus River.

1. Chashma Barrage
2. Taunsa Barrage
3. Guddu Barrage
4. Sukkur Barrage
5. Kotri Barrage
6. Jinnah Barrage

Additional information:

• The Indus River is the national river of Pakistan.
• It originates near Lake Mansarovar (Tibet region).
• Flows through India and Pakistan.
• Ends in the Arabian Sea near Thatta (delta region).
• Ancient name: Sindhu
• Total length: about 3,180 km
• Indus River system is the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture.
• The upper Indus Plain starts near Kalabagh and ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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• The word Karakoram is a Turkic term.
• It means “black gravel” or “black stone”.
• It refers to the rocky and dark mountains of the region.
• Karakoram is a mountain range located between Pakistan and China.
• Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan and China.
• Also called the Friendship Highway.
• Passes through Khunjerab Pass.
• Length in Pakistan: about 1,300 km.
• Part of the historic Silk Route.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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Explanation

• The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan
• Flow from Country China, India, Pakistan
• Flows from State Ladakh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Tibet
• Sources of water Tibetan Plateau, Senge Zangbu, Gar River
• Tributaries Sutlej River, Chenab River, Jhelum River, Ravi River,
• River Sindh Length 3,180 km
• Mouth of the Arabian Sea near Thatta

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• Dawn newspaper was founded by Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
• It was established on 26 October 1941 in Delhi (British India).
• The main purpose was to support the Muslim League’s political voice.
• It later became a major English newspaper of Pakistan after independence.

Last verified on 03-05-2026

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• Sir Creek is a tidal estuary (inlet channel of water).
• It is located on the border of India and Pakistan.
• Length is about 96 km (60 miles).
• It is part of the Indus River Delta system.
• It flows into the Arabian Sea.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Highest railway station in Pakistan is Kan Mehtarzai Railway Station.
• Located in Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Height is about 2,224 meters above sea level.
• Opened in 1921 and closed in 1986.
• It was part of the Quetta–Zhob railway line.

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• Lahore Railway Station is the largest in Pakistan (area-wise).
• Rohri has the longest railway platform in Pakistan.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Muslim Bagh is a town in Killa Saifullah District, Balochistan.
• It is famous for Chromite deposits.
• Located at an altitude of about 1,787 meters (5,863 ft).
• Formerly known as Hindu Bagh.
• Chromite is used in stainless steel production.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Blind dolphins are found in the Indus River.
• They are also called Indus River Dolphin or “Bhulan”.
• Scientifically described in 1853 by Richard Owen.
• Known for side-swimming behavior.
• It is one of the rare freshwater dolphin species.

Last verified on 02-05-2026