Explanation

• Canal seepage means water leaks into the ground from canals.
• This reduces the amount of water reaching farms.
• It causes major water loss in irrigation systems.

Last verified on 14-05-2026

Explanation

• Borith Lake is a lake in Gojal, Upper Hunza Valley in the Gilgit–Baltistan
• Lake type: Saline
• Basin countries: Pakistan
• Surface elevation: 2,600 m (8,500 ft)

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

• The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River, 
• It is the National River of Pakistan

Additional information related to Indus River

• 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 updated by NA on 27 April 2026

Explanation

• The Treaty allocates the Western Rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) to Pakistan
• The Eastern Rivers (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej) to India
• Indus Waters Treaty signed on September 19, 1960, 
• Between India and Pakistan
• Treaty was brokered by the World Bank
• Signed at Karachi by 
• Field Marshal Mohammad Ayub Khan,
• The then President of Pakistan, Jawaharlal Nehru 
• The then Indian Prime Minister, and Mr. W.A.B. Illif 
  
• The Treaty is effective from 1st April 1960 

Last updated by NS on 06 May 2026

Explanation

• Link canals are built to transfer water from one river or canal system to another.

• Their main purpose is to balance water distribution between different river basins.

• They help manage water shortages in some areas by diverting surplus water.

Last verified on 09-05-2026