Explanation

The total length of Pakistan's international borders is 6,774 kilometers.

Breakdown:

• Pakistan-Afghanistan Border: 2,670 km

• Pakistan-China Border: 559 km

• Pakistan-India Border: 3,323 km

• Pakistan-Iran Border: 959 km

Explanation

• Pakistan's first Muslim Country to recognize China 
• Recognition Date: January 4, 1950 (shortly after the founding of the PRC on October 1, 1949) .
• Diplomatic Relations: Formal diplomatic ties were established later on May 21, 195

Explanation

The boundaries between India and Pakistan include the 24th Parallel, Line of Control (LoC), and the Working Boundary.

24th parallel line is also known as Sir Creek.

The Radcliffe Line between India and Pakistan that came into effect on August 17, 1947.

The line was named after Sir Cyril Radcliffe.

Explanation

• The Pak-Afghan border, known as the Durand Line, was drawn in 1893.
• It was established through an agreement between the British Indian government and the Afghan Amir, Abdur Rahman Khan.
• The line demarcates the boundary between Pakistan and Afghanistan.

Explanation

The Wakhan Corridor is a narrow strip of territory in Afghanistan, extending to China and separating Tajikistan from Pakistan and Kashmir.

The corridor was formed in 1893 and created the Durand Line.

The Wakhan Corridor is about 350 km long.

Explanation

The Red Line refers to the disputed boundary in the Sir Creek area between Pakistan and India.

Additional information:

• Sir Creek is located between Pakistan & India
• It is located along the southeastern border of the Sindh province of Pakistan and the western border of the Gujarat province in India.
• This area is called the Greater Rann of Kutch, a marshland situated along the Arabian Sea.
  
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• Sir Creek is important to Pakistan because: It is environmentally important to prevent coastal wetlands from degradation
  
• About 90 km2 of the lake comes under Pakistan, whilst the majority of the lake i.e. 210 km2, lies within India.

Explanation

• Lahore, the capital of Punjab, Pakistan,
• Border City: Amritsar, India.
• Border Crossing: Wagah-Attari.
• Before the 1947 partition, Lahore was closely linked to the city of Amritsar.

Additional information:

• Wagah is situated 600 m (2,000 ft) west of the India-Pakistan border
• Lies on the historic Grand Trunk Road between Lahore and Amritsar in India.
• The border is located 24 km (15 mi) from Lahore and 32 km (20 mi) from Amritsar

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Explanation

• Xinjiang province in China directly borders Pakistan.
• The border region is significant for trade and connectivity.
• It encompasses diverse landscapes, including mountains and valleys.

Explanation

Khost is a province in southeastern Afghanistan that borders North Waziristan and Kurram Agency in Pakistan.

It is located in the southeastern region of Afghanistan, near the Pakistan-Afghanistan border.

North Waziristan and Kurram Agency are both part of the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) in Pakistan.

Explanation

Pakistan shares a long border with Afghanistan and has significant geopolitical influence in the region. 

Due to its strategic location, Pakistan plays a crucial role in Afghanistan's stability and security.

Historically, Pakistan has had close ties with various Afghan groups and has been involved in Afghan affairs.