Explanation

• 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 length of the Indus River is 3,180 km.
• 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

• The Indus River is widely known as the lifeline of Pakistan.
• It is the longest river in Pakistan.
• The Indus River is essential for agriculture, irrigation, drinking water, and hydropower.

Additional information:

• Length: Approximately 3,180 km
• Origin: Tibetan Plateau, near Lake Manasarovar
• Mouth: Arabian Sea, near the Indus Delta.

Last verified on 07-09-2026

Explanation

• River Kabul joins Indus at Attock.
• It flows from Afghanistan into Khyber Pakhtunkhwa before joining Indus.
• It passes through Kabul (Afghanistan), Jalalabad, and Peshawar.

Additional information:

• Indus River – Longest river of Pakistan
• Jhelum River – Joins Indus at Trimmu
• Chenab River – Joins Indus at Panjnad
• Ravi River – Tributary of Indus
• Sutlej River – Joins Indus at Panjnad

Last verified on 19-07-2026

Explanation

• Warsak Dam is located on the Kabul River.
• It was completed under the Colombo Plan .
• Construction began in 1949.
• The Dam was Opened in 1960.
• The height of the dam is 76 m.

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

• Upper Chenab Canal takes off from Head Marala on the Chenab River.
• Head Marala is located near Sialkot, Punjab, Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Lower Chenab Canal → Khanki
• Upper Jhelum Canal → Mangla
• Lower Jhelum Canal → Rasul

Last verified on 05-10-2026