Explanation

• The Indus River is widely known as the lifeline of Pakistan.
• It is the longest river in Pakistan.
• The Indus River is essential for agriculture, irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower.

Additional information:

• Length: Approximately 3,180 km
• Origin: Tibetan Plateau, near Lake Manasarovar
• Mouth: Arabian Sea, near the Indus Delta.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• Warsak Dam is located on the Kabul River.
• It was completed under the Colombo Plan .
• Construction began in 1949.
• The Dam was Opened in 1960.
• The height of the dam is 76 m.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Upper Chenab Canal takes off from Head Marala on the Chenab River.
• Head Marala is located near Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Lower Chenab Canal → Khanki
• Upper Jhelum Canal → Mangla
• Lower Jhelum Canal → Rasul

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• Kallar Kahar Lake is situated in Chakwal District, Punjab.
• It is a natural saltwater lake.
• It is also a tehsil (subdivision) of Chakwal District.
• The lake is famous for its scenic beauty and migratory birds.
• It lies on the Lahore–Islamabad Motorway (M-2).

Last verified on 05-10-2026

Explanation

• Hingol River is the longest river in Balochistan.
• Location: Makran region, Gwadar District, southeastern Balochistan.
• Length: About 560 km (350 miles).
• The Hanna River is the smallest river in Balochistan.

Additional information:

• Punjab: Sutlej River
• Sindh: Indus River
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: Kabul River

Last verified on 28-09-2026

Explanation

• A Doab is a tract of land lying between two rivers.
• The word Doab comes from Persian: “Do” = two and “Ab” = water.
• Doabs are commonly found in the South Asian river plains.

Additional information:

Five Famous Doabs of the Indus Basin:

1. Sindh Sagar Doab — Indus and Jhelum
2. Chaj Doab — Chenab and Jhelum
3. Rechna Doab — Ravi and Chenab
4. Bari Doab — Ravi and Sutlej
5. Bist Doab — Beas and Sutlej

Last verified on 27-09-2026

Explanation

• Location: Sindh, Pakistan
• Official Name: Lloyd Barrage
• Built: 1923–1932
• Completed: 1932
• Length: Approximately 2 km
• Canals: 7 canals branch off from it
• Status: Oldest barrage in Pakistan
• Rehabilitation: November 2004
• M-5: Sukkur–Multan Motorway

Last updated by NA ON 16-09-2026

Explanation

• Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir located in Islamabad, Pakistan.
• It was constructed in 1962 to supply water to Islamabad and Rawalpindi.
• The lake is surrounded by the Margalla Hills.
• Rawal Lake Park (Lake View Park) is a popular recreational area nearby.
• It is an important source of water for the twin cities.

Last verified on 14-09-2026

Explanation

• Satpara Lake is a natural lake near Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan.
• It is fed by the Satpara Stream.
• It is located at an elevation of about 2,636 meters (8,648 feet) above sea level.
• The lake covers an area of approximately 2.5 km².

Additional information:

• Attabad Lake — Gilgit-Baltistan
• Saiful Muluk Lake — Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Keenjhar and Manchar Lake — Sindh

Last verified on 14-09-2026

Explanation

• Tarbela Dam was built on the Indus River.
• It is located mainly in the Swabi District Tehsil Topi of KPK.
• It is the largest earth-filled dam in the world.
• The Construction began in 1968. 
• They were Opened in 1976.
• Height: 470 feet (143 m)

Last verified on 30-03-2026