Explanation

• The Durand Line was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• It later became the international border between Pakistan and Afghanistan.
• Length: Around 2,640 km

Last verified on 09-06-2026

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• The total area of pakistan 881,913 km².
• In old books area of Pakistan is 796096 sq km.
• Pakistan is a country in South Asia.
• Pakistan world's second-largest Muslim population.

Additional information:

• Pakistan is the 33rd-largest country by area.
• The total cultivated area in Pakistan is 25%.
• The total forest area of Pakistan is estimated at 6.20 million hectares.
• The forest cover of Pakistan is 5.7%.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

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• The narrow strip is called the Wakhan Corridor.
• It is located in northeastern Afghanistan.
• It separates Pakistan from Tajikistan.
• This corridor was created as a buffer zone during the 19th century (Great Game).
• Length: ~350 km
• Width: 13–65 km (approx.)

Last verified on 31-03-2026

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• Afghanistan is located to the north-west of Pakistan.
• Pakistan shares its longest land border (2,640 km) with Afghanistan.
• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.

Additional information:

• East: India
• North-east: China
• South-west: Iran
• South: Arabian Sea

Last verified on 06-07-2026

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• The well-known Rann of Kutch arbitration took place in 1965 after border clashes between Pakistan and India.
• Border clashes: April–June 1965
• Treaty signed: 30 June 1965
• Indo-Pak War: September 1965
• Pakistan's claim: 24th Parallel

Last verified on 18-07-2026

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• 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

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• Boundary Name: Radcliffe Line
• Named After: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Established: 17 August 1947
• Length: Approximately 3,323 km
• Purpose: To divide British India into India and Pakistan

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• The Pakistan-Afghanistan border (West/Northwest) is 2,611 km long.

Additional information:

• Pakistan’s borders with neighbors:

• India: 2,100 km (East)
• China: is 599 km (Northeast)
• Iran: 909 km (West)

• Arabian Sea coast: 1,058 km (South)
• Total land border: 6,219 km
• Land + Sea border: 7,277 km
• Land + Sea + LOC & Working Boundary: 8,340 km

Last verified on 16-01-2026

Explanation

• The border between Pakistan and Afghanistan is called the Durand Line.
• It was drawn in 1893.
• It was established as the official border between British India and Afghanistan.
• British representative: Sir Mortimer Durand
• Afghan ruler: Amir Abdur Rahman Khan
• Length: Around 2,640 km (2,611 km)

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Last verified on 09-06-2026

Explanation

• The Boundary Commission’s decisions were finalized without visiting the affected areas.
• Year: 1947
• Chairman: Sir Cyril Radcliffe
• Purpose: Demarcation of India–Pakistan borders
• Time given: Few weeks only
• Basis: Maps, census reports, administrative records

Last verified on 14-06-2026