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

Explanation

• The Rann of Kutch lies between Sindh (Pakistan) and Gujarat (India).
• It is a large salt marsh located in the Thar Desert region.
• According to Pakistan, the boundary line is the 24th Parallel.
• The dispute led to skirmishes before the 1965 war.
• India does not officially recognize this line.

Last verified on 01-05-2026

Explanation

• Length: 740 km / 460 miles
• Named after: Shimla Agreement (1972)
• Type: Military control line (not official border)
• Region: Jammu & Kashmir
• Countries: Pakistan and India

Last verified on 12-06-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s shortest international boundary is with China in the north.
• It lies in the Gilgit-Baltistan region along the Karakoram range.
• This border connects Pakistan with China’s Xinjiang province.
• The Khunjerab Pass is the main crossing point on this border.

Additional information:

• India → ~2,912 km (Longest)
• Afghanistan → ~2,430 km
• Iran → ~909 km
• China → ~523 km (Shortest)

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

• The Pakistan–China border is officially called the Sino-Pak Boundary (Sino-Pakistan Border).
• The border agreement was signed on March 2, 1963.
• It passes through the Karakoram mountain range.

Last verified on 12-06-2026

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

Explanation

Pakistan’s borders with neighbors:

• India: 2,100 km (East)
• Afghanistan: 2,611 km (West/Northwest)
• 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

Explanation

• The length of Sir Creek is about 96 km (60 miles).
• It is a tidal estuary (inlet channel of water).
• It is located on the border of India and Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River Delta system.
• It flows into the Arabian Sea.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• The Radcliffe Line was drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe in 1947.
• It separated India and Pakistan during the partition of British India.
• The boundary mainly divided Punjab and Bengal provinces.
• The line was officially announced on 17 August 1947.

Last verified on 06-06-2026

Explanation

• Afghanistan was the only country that voted against Pakistan admission to the United Nations in 1947.
• Pakistan officially joined the UN on 30 September 1947, shortly after independence on 14 August 1947.
• Afghanistan opposed Pakistan mainly because of the Durand Line dispute and the issue of Pashtunistan.

Additional information:

• UN Headquarters: New York City
• Founded: 24 October 1945
• Founder Nations: 51 original member states
• Official Languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, Spanish

Last verified on 14-05-2026