Explanation

• Balochistan has the lowest literacy rate among Pakistan’s provinces.
• Its literacy rate is approximately 42%–49%, depending on the survey/year.
• Punjab: ~66%–68%
• Sindh: ~58%
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: ~51%–58%
• Islamabad: ~88% — Highest overall

Last verified on 05-09-2026

Explanation

• The length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River.
• It is the National River of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• They flow through India, Pakistan.
• It finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• They start making a delta near the city of Thatta.
• The old name of the Indus River was Sindhu.
• There are 6 Barrages constructed in the Indus River.
• The 2nd source of Indus River is Gar Tsangpo.
• The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 10-07-2026

Explanation

• K2 is part of the Karakoram Range.
• It is located on the border between Baltistan, in the Gilgit–Baltistan region of Pakistan.

Additional information:

• K-2 is also known as Godwin Austin.
• 'K' standing for Karakoram.
• Mount K2 is the second-highest mountain on Earth.
• Mount K2 is located on the border of Pakistan and China.
• The height of K2 is 8,611 meters.

Last verified on 12-03-2026

Explanation

• Balochistan is located in the south-western part of Pakistan.
• It is the largest province of Pakistan by area.
• It shares borders with Iran and Afghanistan.
• It also has a coastline along the Arabian Sea.
• Its capital is Quetta.

Additional information:

• Punjab → East
• Sindh → South-East
• KP → North-West

Last verified on 04-09-2026

Explanation

• Total Area: 906 km² (350 sq mi)
• Construction Began: 1960
• Capital Status: 14 August 1967
• Population: Over 1.2 million
• Postcode: 44000

Last verified on 19-07-2026