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• The Balochistan Plateau has harsh environmental conditions that limit farming.
• It has low rainfall, arid climate, and rugged mountainous terrain.
• Water scarcity is the main barrier to agricultural expansion.

Last verified on 23-05-2026

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• Agriculture remains a key contributor to Pakistan’s economy.
• It directly contributes close to 24% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Last verified on 03-02-2026

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• China is Pakistan’s largest trade partner.
• Trade between Pakistan and China increased significantly after CPEC (2015).
• Both countries signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in 2006.
• This partnership plays a key role in Pakistan’s economy and infrastructure development.

Last verified on 17-05-2026

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• The Indus Waters Treaty was signed on September 19, 1960, in Karachi.
• It was signed between Pakistan (President Ayub Khan) and India (Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru).
• It was brokered by the World Bank.

It became effective on April 1, 1960.

• Western Rivers (given to Pakistan): Indus, Jhelum, Chenab
• Eastern Rivers (given to India): Ravi, Beas, Sutlej

Last verified on 30-03-2026

Explanation

Pakistan is divided into 6 major physical regions based on relief and landforms.

1. Northern & Western Mountains (Karakoram, Himalaya, Hindu Kush, Sulaiman, Kirthar)
2. Indus Plains (Upper Punjab Plain, Lower Sindh Plain)
3. Balochistan Plateau (Dry mountainous and arid region)
4. Potwar Plateau & Salt Range (Eroded plateau with rock salt deposits)
5. Desert Areas (Thar, Cholistan, Thal deserts)
6. Indus Delta & Coastal Strip (Mangroves, Arabian Sea coast, Makran coast)

Last verified on 17-05-2026