Explanation

• Baluchistan is the biggest province of Pakistan by area.
  
• It covers 42% of the area of Pakistan

Additional information:

• Punjab is the biggest province of Pakistan by population.

Last verified on 26-05-2026

Explanation

• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• The height of Nanga Parbat is 8,126 metres (26,660 feet).
• It is located in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is part of the Western Himalayas.
• It is locally known as Diamer.
• It is the 9th-highest mountain in the world.
• It is famously called the "Killer Mountain."
• First Ascent: 3 July 1953
• Shehroze Kashif became the youngest Pakistani to successfully summit Nanga Parbat.

Last verified by on 16-05-2026

Explanation

• Borith Lake is a lake in Gojal, Upper Hunza Valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan
• Lake type: Saline
• Basin countries: Pakistan
• Surface elevation: 2,600 m (8,500 ft)

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

• Standard time of Pakistan is measured from Jhelum.
• Standard meridian: 75° E
• Time zone: Pakistan Standard Time (PKT)
• UTC difference: +5 hours
• Reference: 75° East longitude

Last verified on 26-08-2026