Explanation

• Gwadar is a deep-sea port city in Pakistan (Balochistan).
• Its main role is international trade and maritime shipping.
• Fishing is also an important local economic activity.
• It is a key part of the CPEC (China–Pakistan Economic Corridor).
• It connects Pakistan with the Arabian Sea and global trade routes.

Last verified on 07-06-2026

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• 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

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• The smallest river of Pakistan is River Ravi.
• It is one of the five major rivers of the Indus River system.
• Ravi originates from Himachal Pradesh (India) and enters Pakistan.
• It flows along the Indo-Pak border before fully entering Punjab.

Additional information:

• The largest/longest river of Pakistan is River Indus.
• It flows from Tibetan Plateau and enters Pakistan from Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It finally drains into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.

Last verified on 24-06-2026

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• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

• Gilgit is the capital of Gilgit-Baltistan.
• It is a territory administered by Pakistan.

Additional information:

• Punjab — Capital: Lahore
• Sindh — Capital: Karachi
• Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) — Capital: Peshawar
• Balochistan — Capital: Quetta
• Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) — Capital: Muzaffarabad

Last verified on 14-10-2026