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• Bolan Pass begins near Sibi in Balochistan.
• It extends toward Quetta.
• The pass connects the plains of Sibi with the highlands of Quetta.
• Approximate length: 89 km
• Mountain range: Toba Kakar Range

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• Location: Balochistan, Punjab & Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK)
• Highest Peak: Takht-e-Sulaiman (≈ 3,487 m / 11,440 ft)
• Mountain System: Part of the Sulaiman-Kirthar Mountain System
• Direction: Runs generally north to south
• Neighboring Range: Kirthar Range

Last verified on 07-07-2026

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• The average height of the Balochistan Plateau is about 600 to 900 meters above sea level
• Therefore, the correct option from your list is 300 to 900 meters.
• It is the largest plateau in Pakistan.
• The region is mostly dry, mountainous, and arid.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• The Gwadar Port Authority (GPA) was established in 2002.
• The Gwadar Port is situated on the Arabian Sea at Gwadar in the Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Omani Rule: Gwadar remained under Oman for 174 years (1783–1958).
• Purchase Date: 8 September 1958 by Pakistan.
• Official Integration: 8 December 1958.

Additional information:

Pakistan has three big sea ports:

1. Karachi Port
2. Muhammad Bin Qasim port
3. Gwadar port

Last verified on 16-03-2026

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• Hamoon-e-Mashkel (Hamun-e-Mashkel) is a saltwater lake located in Washuk District of Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Type: Saltwater (Saline) Lake
• Region: Balochistan Plateau
• Nearby border: Iran
• Nature: Often seasonal (depends on rainfall and water inflow)

Last verified on 08-06-2026

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• Hanna Lake is located near Quetta city (Balochistan, Pakistan).
• It is about 10 km away from Quetta in Urak Valley.
• The lake was built in 1894 during British rule.
• It is a famous tourist spot in Pakistan.
• It covers an area of about 27 acres.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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On 24 May 2026, a vehicle-borne suicide bombing targeted a shuttle train near Chaman Phatak in Quetta, Pakistan.

The explosion killed over 30 people and injured more than 100 others.

The train was carrying Pakistani security personnel and their family members from Quetta's cantonment area to connect with the Jaffar Express.

The Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for the attack.

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• Total area → 347,000 sq km (approx.)
• Covers most of → Balochistan province
• Climate → Arid to semi-arid
• Terrain → Mountains, deserts, plateaus
• Importance → Mineral-rich region of Pakistan

Last verified on 25-05-2026

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• Dasht-e Lut is located in southeastern Iran.
• It lies mainly in the provinces of Kerman and Sistan & Balochistan (Iran).
• Area: 51,800 km²
• Length: 480 km (approx.)
• Rank: 33rd largest desert in the world
• UNESCO listing: 17 July 2016

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Mud Dahani is considered the writer of the first book on Balochi literature.
• He played an important role in preserving and promoting Balochi language and poetry.
• Balochi literature mainly developed through folk poetry and oral traditions.

Last verified on 17-05-2026