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

Last verified on 01-09-2026

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• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

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• Location: Between the Jhelum and Indus Rivers
• Province: Punjab
• Length: About 190 miles (306 km)
• Major Districts: Bhakkar, Layyah, Khushab, Mianwali, Jhang

Additional information:

Major Deserts of Pakistan (5):

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 26-07-2026

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• Katpana Desert is a cold desert 
• Located in Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• Altitude: 2,226 meters above sea level
• Global ranking: 16th largest desert in the world
• Approximate area: ~50 km²
• Average winter temperature: -10°C to 5°C

Last updated 07-09-2026 by NA

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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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• The only fertile desert in the world is the Tharparkar Desert,
• Located in Sindh, Pakistan.
• Known as the world's 18th-largest desert,
• It is deemed "fertile" because, unlike typical arid deserts,
• Around 85% of the desert is in India, while the remaining part is in Sindh

Last updated question by NS on 11 May 2026

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• The Balochistan Plateau is the largest natural region of Pakistan by area.
• Important water storage systems there include dams and karez irrigation systems
• It receives very little rainfall and has limited water resources.
• Therefore, it faces serious water scarcity problems.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

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• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is famous for its arid climate, sand dunes, and unique culture.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last updated by NA on 20-April-2026

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Thal Desert

• Location: East Punjab 
• Between: Indus & Jhelum rivers 
• Length: 190 miles

Last verified on 30-03-2026

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The Thar Desert of Sindh is a desert situated in Sindh

The southeastern region of Pakistan

About Thar Desert

• 15% located in Pakistan
• 85% located in India
• Also called Friendly Desert
• Located near Badin, Sindh 
• Famous for: Sand 
• Coal also found in Thar 
• Also known as Great Indian Desert
• 7th largest desert on the planet.
• 3rd largest in Asia.
• Area: 77,000 Miles