Explanation

• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• Length: Around 2,640 km (2,611 km)

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Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The Boundary Commission’s decisions were finalized without visiting the affected areas.
• Year: 1947
• Chairman: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Purpose: Demarcation of India–Pakistan borders
• Time given: Few weeks only
• Basis: Maps, census reports, administrative records

Last verified on 14-06-2026

Explanation

• The Rann of Kutch lies between Sindh (Pakistan) and Gujarat (India).
• It is a large salt marsh located in the Thar Desert region.
• According to Pakistan, the boundary line is the 24th Parallel.
• The dispute led to skirmishes before the 1965 war.
• India does not officially recognize this line.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Length: 740 km / 460 miles
• Named after: Shimla Agreement (1972)
• Type: Military control line (not official border)
• Region: Jammu & Kashmir
• Countries: Pakistan and India

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s shortest international boundary is with China in the north.
• It lies in the Gilgit-Baltistan region along the Karakoram range.
• This border connects Pakistan with China’s Xinjiang province.
• The Khunjerab Pass is the main crossing point on this border.

Additional information:

• India → ~2,912 km (Longest)
• Afghanistan → ~2,430 km
• Iran → ~909 km
• China → ~523 km (Shortest)

Last verified on 17-05-2026