Explanation

• Afghanistan is located to the north-west of Pakistan.
• Pakistan shares its longest land border (2,640 km) with Afghanistan.
• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.

Additional information:

• East: India
• North-east: China
• South-west: Iran
• South: Arabian Sea

Last verified on 06-07-2026

Explanation

• The well-known Rann of Kutch arbitration took place in 1965 after border clashes between Pakistan and India.
• Border clashes: April–June 1965
• Treaty signed: 30 June 1965
• Indo-Pak War: September 1965
• Pakistan's claim: 24th Parallel

Last verified on 18-07-2026

Explanation

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

Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The Arabian Sea lies in the South of Pakistan.
• It is located south of Pakistan with a coastline of 1,046 kilometers.

Addtional information:

• Pakistan is located in the North-West of India.
• Pakistan is located east is India, which has a 2,912 km border with Pakistan.
• To its west is Iran, which has a 909 km border with Pakistan.
• Iran and Pakistan are located in the North of the Arabian Sea.
• In the southern area of Pakistan, there is a mountain range called: Kirther Range

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Boundary Name: Radcliffe Line
• Named After: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Established: 17 August 1947
• Length: Approximately 3,323 km
• Purpose: To divide British India into India and Pakistan

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