Explanation

• Pakistan conducted a series of nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 at the Chagai test site, in Balochistan.
• 5 Nuclear tests were conducted by Pakistan at 15:15 hrs PST on 28 May 1998.
• The tests were performed at Ras Koh Hills in the Chagai District of Balochistan Province.
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information:

• Chagai-II is the codename assigned to the second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998.
• These tests followed the Chagai-I series.
• The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan.
• The number of tests is 1.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Location: Lasbela District, Balochistan
• Region: Makran Coastal Region
• Established: 1988
• Area: ≈6,100 km² (2,400 sq mi)
• Status: Largest National Park in Pakistan

Last verified on 20-07-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan is located in the south-western part of Pakistan.
• It is the largest province of Pakistan by area.
• It shares borders with Iran and Afghanistan.
• It also has a coastline along the Arabian Sea.
• Its capital is Quetta.

Additional information:

• Punjab → East
• Sindh → South-East
• KP → North-West

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• Province: Balochistan
• District: Kharan
• Location: Southwestern Pakistan
• Nearby country: Iran
• Type: Sandy and mountainous desert

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan is the smallest province by Population.
• It is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.
• They cover 42% of the area of Pakistan
• It is located in the west of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Punjab is the largest province by Population.

Last verified on 01-09-2026

Explanation

• Baluchistan is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.
  
• It covers 43% of the area of Pakistan
• Capital City: Quetta
• Established: 1 July 1970

Additional information:

• Punjab is the biggest province of Pakistan by population.

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

• Deposits of copper, gold, and silver were discovered in the 1970s.
• The Saindak Copper-Gold Project is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Trial production began in 1995.
• The project has been developed and operated in collaboration with China.
• Saindak is an important mineral and mining project of Balochistan.

Last verified on 11-08-2026

Explanation

• In the southern area of Pakistan, there is a mountain range called: Kirther Range
• Kirthar Range, located along the Balochistan and Sindh provincial border.
• Elevation of Kirther mountain 2,260 m (7,410 ft).
• The highest peak of the Kirthar mountains is Zardak Peak at 7,430 ft (2,260 m).

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

As of August 2026, Balochistan has the following 11 divisions. 

Quetta, Pishin, Khuzdar, Lasbela, Rakhshan, Makran, Naseerabad, Zhob, Sibi, Loralai & Koh-e-Sulaiman.

Additional Information:

Balochistan currently has 41 districts ad 127 Teshils/Sub Tehsils. 

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Explanation

In July 2026, an intelligence-based operation “Operation Al-Azm” against Fitna-al-Hindustan was launched in Balochistan.

Many terrorists killed & multiple terrorist hideouts were destroyed during this operation.

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