Explanation

• Thar Desert is the largest desert in Pakistan.
• It is the only subtropical desert in Asia.
• It is the 3rd largest in Asia.
• It spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers.
• It covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests:

1. Cholistan (Bahawalpur, Punjab)
2. Thal (Bakhar district of Punjab)
3. Katpana desert (Sakardu)
4. Kharan desert (Balochistan)
5. Thar desert (Sindh)

Last verified on 02-04-2026

Explanation

• Standard Meridian of Pakistan: 75° E
• Time Zone: Pakistan Standard Time (PST)
• Difference from UTC: +5 hours
• Reference point: Greenwich Meridian (0° longitude)
• Total longitudes on Earth: 360° (180° East + 180° West)

Last verified on 28-06-2026

Explanation

• The Arabian Sea is part of the Indian Ocean.
• It is located in the northwestern part of the Indian Ocean.
• It lies between the Indian Peninsula and Arabian Peninsula.
• It covers an area of about 3.86 million km².

Additional information:

• Location: Between India, Pakistan, Arabian Peninsula, and Horn of Africa
• It connects with the Persian Gulf through the Gulf of Oman.

Last verified on 16-06-2026

Explanation

• Harappa was an Indus civilization urban centre.
• It lies in Punjab Province, Pakistan, on an old bank/bed of the River Ravi. 
• Harappa was the first site of the civilization to be excavated in 1921.
• The excavation team was led by Daya Ram Sahni.

Last verified on 25-06-2026

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