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• Highest railway station in Pakistan is Kan Mehtarzai Railway Station.
• Located in Balochistan, Pakistan.
• Height is about 2,224 meters above sea level.
• Opened in 1921 and closed in 1986.
• It was part of the Quetta–Zhob railway line.

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• Lahore Railway Station is the largest in Pakistan (area-wise).
• Rohri has the longest railway platform in Pakistan.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Muslim Bagh is a town in Killa Saifullah District, Balochistan.
• It is famous for Chromite deposits.
• Located at an altitude of about 1,787 meters (5,863 ft).
• Formerly known as Hindu Bagh.
• Chromite is used in stainless steel production.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Dasht-e Lut is located in southeastern Iran.
• It lies mainly in the provinces of Kerman and Sistan & Balochistan (Iran).
• Area: 51,800 km²
• Length: 480 km (approx.)
• Rank: 33rd largest desert in the world
• UNESCO listing: 17 July 2016

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• Balochistan has the largest proven natural gas reserves in Pakistan.
• The famous Sui Gas Field (discovered in 1952) is located here.
• 35% Reserves = Balochistan (largest).
• 60 - 70% Production = Sindh (highest).

Last verified on 27-04-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan conducted its first nuclear tests, codenamed Chagai-I
• Location: Ras Koh Hills, Chagai District, Balochistan.
• Date: May 28, 1998 (Chagai-I).
• Chagai-I was Pakistan's first public test of nuclear weapons.

Additional information

Chagai II

Second atomic test conducted by Pakistan, carried out on 30 May 1998

These tests followed the Chagai-I series

The test site was Kharan Desert, Pakistan

The number of tests is 1

Last updated by NA on 24-April-2026