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• Forest has about 4.8% (5%) of the total land area.
• The total area of Pakistan is 881,913 km.²
• In Pakistan's hilly areas, about 40% forest comprises coniferous and scrub forests.
• The largest forest in Pakistan is Changa Manga.

Last verified on 03-02-2026

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• 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

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• TurkStream is a natural gas pipeline running from Russia to Turkey.
• Starts from: Russkaya compressor station 
• Passes through: Black Sea
• To: Kıyıköy, Turkey
• Construction started May 2017
• Commissioned: 8 January 2020
• Length: 930 km (580 mi)

Additional information:

• The Iran-Pakistan (IP) Gas Pipeline (often called the Peace Pipeline)
• Turkmenistan–Afghanistan–Pakistan–India (TAPI) Pipeline, also known as Trans-Afghanistan Pipeline
• The Russia-Pakistan gas pipeline project is named the Pakistan Stream Gas Pipeline (PSGP).

Last updated by NA on 16-07-2026

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• Pineapple is also known as "Ananas".
• Scientific Name: Ananas comosus
• Plant Family: Bromeliaceae
• Type: Tropical fruit

Last verified on 09-07-2026

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• Mineral: Iron ore
• Location: Chiniot, Punjab (Pakistan)
• Discovery: Recent geological surveys (Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation involvement)
• Importance: Steel production & industrial use
• Region: Chiniot–Rajoa area

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Tourmaline is found in Chitral, Pakistan as a semi-precious gemstone.
• It is a valuable mineral used in jewelry due to its attractive colors.
• Chitral is rich in pegmatite rock formations where gemstones occur.
• Tourmaline is known for its multi-colored crystal varieties.

Last verified on 23-06-2026

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• Sor Range is famous for coal production in Balochistan, Pakistan.
• It is located near Quetta city, about 16 km east of Quetta.
• The area contains important Eocene coal deposits.
• It is part of the Sulaiman Thrust-Fold Belt.

Last verified on 21-06-2026

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• The Rohri Hills in Sindh are famous for limestone and flint (chert) deposits.
• These hills contain important prehistoric stone tools sites.
• They are part of the Sukkur geological formation.
• The area is significant for archaeology and ancient human activity.

Last verified on 14-06-2026

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• Thar Coalfield Location: Tharparkar, Sindh
• Region: Thar Desert
• Discovery Year: 1991
• Rank: Among 16th largest coal reserves globally
• Importance: Electricity and energy production

Last verified on 06-06-2026

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• The Salt Range is located in Punjab, Pakistan.
• It is famous for its rich mineral resources.
• The most important and well-known product of this region is rock salt.
• It is globally known for the Khewra Salt Mine.

Last verified on 16-05-2026