Explanation

• Pakistan is an agricultural country and depends heavily on irrigation systems.
• Large-scale farming requires a continuous and reliable water source.
• Rivers feed the canal system, which irrigates vast agricultural lands.
• The most important practical source for irrigation is rivers.

Last verified on 08-05-2026

Explanation

From Kalabagh to the Indus Delta, six major barrages are constructed on the Indus River.

1. Chashma Barrage
2. Taunsa Barrage
3. Guddu Barrage
4. Sukkur Barrage
5. Kotri Barrage
6. Jinnah Barrage

Additional information:

• The Indus River is the national river of Pakistan.
• It originates near Lake Mansarovar (Tibet region).
• Flows through India and Pakistan.
• Ends in the Arabian Sea near Thatta (delta region).
• Ancient name: Sindhu
• Total length: about 3,180 km
• Indus River system is the backbone of Pakistan’s agriculture.
• The upper Indus Plain starts near Kalabagh and ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

Explanation

• Canal system is used to carry river water to farms.
• It helps irrigate agricultural land in dry areas.
• Pakistan has one of the world’s largest canal irrigation systems.
• Pakistan’s agriculture mainly depends on the Indus Basin Canal System.
• Important crops like wheat, rice, and cotton rely on canal irrigation.

Last verified on 07-05-2026

Explanation

• The Indus River is the longest and most important river in Pakistan
• Flow from Country China, India, Pakistan
• Flows from State Ladakh, Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Sindh, Gilgit-Baltistan, Tibet
• Sources of water Tibetan Plateau, Senge Zangbu, Gar River
• Tributaries Sutlej River, Chenab River, Jhelum River, Ravi River,
• River Sindh Length 3,180 km
• Mouth of the Arabian Sea near Thatta

Explanation

• In Pakistan, most rivers originate from the Himalayan and Karakoram glaciers.
• The melting of glaciers provides a major source of river water.
• Seasonal temperature changes directly affect water flow in rivers.
• Climate change is affecting glacier size and water availability in Pakistan.

Last verified on 06-05-2026

Explanation

• Signed date: 19 September 1960
• Brokered by: World Bank

Pakistan got the Western Rivers:

1. Indus
2. Jhelum
3. Chenab

India got the Eastern Rivers:

1. Ravi
2. Beas
3. Sutlej

Signatories:

• Field Marshal Ayub Khan (Pakistan)
• Jawaharlal Nehru (India)

Place of signing: Karachi

Effective from: 1 April 1960 (implementation period)

Last verified on 04-05-2026

Explanation

• Pakistan’s water supply mainly depends on its river system.
• The Indus River System is the primary source of water for agriculture and daily use.
• It includes major rivers like Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.

Last verified on 04-05-2026

Explanation

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

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Blind dolphins are found in the Indus River.
• They are also called Indus River Dolphin or “Bhulan”.
• Scientifically described in 1853 by Richard Owen.
• Known for side-swimming behavior.
• It is one of the rare freshwater dolphin species.

Last verified on 02-05-2026

Explanation

• Left bank canals: 3
• Right bank canals: 1

• River: Indus River
• Completed: 1955

Last verified on 01-05-2026