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• - Pakistan shares land borders with Iran, India, Afghanistan, and China.
• - Uzbekistan is a Central Asian country.
• - Afghanistan separates Pakistan from Uzbekistan.

 Last updated on 12 NOV 2026

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• - The Brahui are an indigenous ethnic group of Balochistan.
• - They speak the Brahui language, a Dravidian language.
• Largest ethnic group: Baloch.

Last updated 09 Nov 2026 by NA

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• Nanga Parbat is considered the most dangerous peak in Gilgit-Baltistan.
• Due to its high fatality rate and extreme climbing difficulty.
• It is also known as the “Killer Mountain.”
• Height: 8,126 meters
• Range: Himalayas
• First successful climb: 1953 (Hermann Buhl)

Last verified on 13-06-2026

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• 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

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• The Indus River system is mainly known as the Punjab river system.
• It consists of five major rivers.
• These rivers are: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.
• They are the main source of irrigation in Pakistan.
• This system supports agriculture and economy.

Last verified on 26-04-2026