Explanation

• Tarbela Dam is located in the Haripur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
• The largest earth-filled dam in the world
• It is 485 feet (148 m) high above the Indus riverbed.
  
• Its construction began in 1968
  
• It was completed in 1976
• Construction was undertaken by the Italian firm Salini Impregilo.

Last question by NA on 26 April 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

• The Himalayas form the main watershed between the Indus and Ganges river systems.

Additional information:

• Length of the Himalayas: About 2,400 km
• Countries crossed: 5 (Pakistan, India, Nepal, Bhutan, China)
• Highest peak: Mount Everest – 8,848.86 m
• Major river systems: Indus, Ganges, Brahmaputra
• Formation began: About 50 million years ago

Last verified on 27-07-2026

Explanation

• Name: Sukkur Barrage (Lloyd Barrage)
• Location: Sukkur, Sindh, Pakistan
• Construction Period: 1923–1932
• Length: About 2 km (1 mile)
• Number of Canals: 7

Additional information:

Other major barrages on the Indus River include:

• Guddu Barrage (1957–1962)
• Taunsa Barrage (1958–1959)
• Chashma Barrage (1966–1971)
• Kotri Barrage (1955–1959)

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• 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

Explanation

• The Indus Plain is divided into two main parts:
• Upper Indus Plain (primarily covering Punjab)
• Start: Himalayan foothills (near Jhelum).
• End: Mithankot (Punjab).
• Lower Indus Plain  (primarily covering Sindh)
• Start: Mithankot.
• End: Indus Delta (Arabian Sea).

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet (China).
• It is originates from the Mansarovar Lake.
• It is flows through India and Pakistan.
• It is finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• The Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu
• National River of Pakistan: Indus River
• The Six Barrages constructed in Indus River.
• Indus River Length: 3,180 km
• Indus River 2nd source: Gar Tsangpo

Last updated 25-07-2026 by NA

Explanation

• River: Haro River
• Location: Khanpur, Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
• Distance from Islamabad: About 50 km
• Completed: 1983

Main Purposes:

• Drinking water supply
• Irrigation
• Flood control
• Recreation and water sports
• Fisheries and tourism

Last verified on 21-07-2026

Explanation

• River Kabul joins Indus at Attock.
• It flows from Afghanistan into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before joining Indus.
• It passes through Kabul (Afghanistan), Jalalabad, and Peshawar.

Additional information:

• Indus River – Longest river of Pakistan
• Jhelum River – Joins Indus at Trimmu
• Chenab River – Joins Indus at Panjnad
• Ravi River – Tributary of Indus
• Sutlej River – Joins Indus at Panjnad

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• The Mangla Dam is situated on the Jhelum River.
• It is the seventh-largest dam in the world.
• Construction was started in 1961.
• It was completed in 1967.
• It has 5 tunnels and a power station.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

Explanation

• Baglihar Dam is a hydroelectric project constructed by India.
• It is built on the Chenab River in Jammu and Kashmir.
• The project was planned in 1992 and approved in 1996.
• Construction began in 1999 and the dam was completed in phases.

Commissioning:

• Stage I: 2008–2009
• Stage II: 2015–2016

Estimated Cost: Around US$1 billion

Last verified on 16-05-2026