Explanation

From Kalabagh to the Indus Delta, six major barrages are constructed on the Indus River.

1. Chashma Barrage
2. Taunsa Barrage
3. Guddu Barrage
4. Sukkur Barrage
5. Kotri Barrage
6. Jinnah Barrage

Additional information:

• The Indus River is the national river of Pakistan.
• It originates near Lake Mansarovar (Tibet region).
• Flows through India and Pakistan.
• Ends in the Arabian Sea near Thatta (delta region).
• Ancient name: Sindhu
• Total length: about 3,180 km
• Indus River system is the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture.
• The upper Indus Plain starts near Kalabagh and ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

Explanation

• The word Karakoram is a Turkic term.
• It means “black gravel” or “black stone”.
• It refers to the rocky and dark mountains of the region.
• Karakoram is a mountain range located between Pakistan and China.
• Karakoram Highway connects Pakistan and China.
• Also called the Friendship Highway.
• Passes through Khunjerab Pass.
• Length in Pakistan: about 1,300 km.
• Part of the historic Silk Route.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

Explanation

Explanation

Explanation

• The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan
• Flow from Country China, India, Pakistan
• Flows from State Ladakh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Tibet
• Sources of water Tibetan Plateau, Senge Zangbu, Gar River
• Tributaries Sutlej River, Chenab River, Jhelum River, Ravi River,
• River Sindh Length 3,180 km
• Mouth of the Arabian Sea near Thatta