Explanation

• The Indus River starts in Tibet.
• It is originates from the Mansarovar lake.
• It is flows through India, Pakistan.
• It is finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta.

Additional information:

• The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu
• National River of Pakistan: Indus River
• The Six Barrages constructed in Indus River.
• Indus River Length: 3,180 km
• Indus River 2nd source: Gar Tsangpo
• The upper Indus plain starts from Kalabagh.
• The upper Indus plain ends at Mithankot.

Last verified on 17-03-2026

Explanation

• Punjab, Pakistan is called the "Land of Five Rivers".
• Because five major rivers—Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Beas, Sutlej—flow through it.

Additional information:

There are a total of 24 rivers flowing through Pakistan.

• 8 rivers flow in KPK
• 5 in Punjab
• 4 in Sindh
• 7 in Balochistan

Last verified on 15-03-2026

Explanation

• Manchar Lake is the largest natural lake in Pakistan.
• It is part of the Indus River basin.
• Covered Area: ~260 km² (100 square miles)
• Location: Jamshoro District, Sindh
• Water Source: Kirthar Mountains and surrounding streams

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

• The Sukkur Barrage, officially named Lloyd Barrage, is located in Sindh Province.
• It built from 1923 to 1932 during the British Raj.
• It was rehabilitated in November 2004. 
• The barrage is approximately 2 km (1 mi) long.
• It is the oldest in Pakistan, with seven canals taking off from it.

Last verified on 14-03-2026

Explanation

All of these rivers (Zhob, Dasht, and Gomal) flow in or border the province of Balochistan

There are many rivers in Balochistan

The important rivers in Balochistan are:

1. Zhob
2. Nari
3. Bolan
4. Pishin
5. Lora
6. Mula
7. Hub
8. Porali
9. Hingol is the largest river in Balochistan
10. Rakshan
11. Dasht.

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while

24 rivers are present in Pakistan

5 rivers flow in Punjab Province

4 rivers flow in Sindh Province

7 rivers flow in Balochistan Province

8 rivers flow in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The National and largest river of Pakistan is the Indus River. 
• Located in Sindh
• Also known as the Sindhu River
• Starts making a delta near the city of Thatta
• Originates from the Mansarovar lake
• Flows through India, Pakistan,
• Finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
• Old name of the Indus River was Sindhu
• 6 Barrages constructed
• Length: 3,180 km
• 2nd source: Gar Tsangpo
• The upper Indus plain ends at Mithankot 
• The upper Indus plain starts from Kalabagh

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The Sukkur Barrage is located on the Indus River
• Formerly known as Lloyd Barrage.
• Built during the British Raj from 1923 to 1932 
• Located in Sindh Province
• Latest built in November 2004
• Completed in 1932
• Length: Approximately 2 km (1 mi)
• The oldest barrage in Pakistan.
• 7 canals take off from the Sukkur Barrage

Last updated on 09-03-2026

Explanation

• The Indus Water Treaty (1960) was signed between Pakistan and India to share the Indus River system.
  • Pakistan got control of the western rivers: Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab.
  • India got control of the eastern rivers: Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej.

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Hadero Lake is a natural lake located in Thatta District of Sindh, Pakistan.
• It lies near the Indus Delta region.
• It is an important wetland habitat.
• The lake supports migratory birds, fish, and wildlife.

Additional information:

• Manchar Lake – Jamshoro/Dadu (largest lake of Pakistan)
• Keenjhar Lake – Thatta (major drinking water source for Karachi)
• Haleji Lake – Thatta (Ramsar wetland)
• Chotiari Reservoir – Sanghar District

Last verified on 08-03-2026

Explanation

• Sukkur Barrage is the first major barrage built on the Indus River in Pakistan.
• It was commissioned in 1932 during British India to control floods and provide irrigation.
• It is located near Sukkur, Sindh.
• It has 66 gates to control water flow for farming and flood management.

Additional information:

• Kotri Barrage – 1955
• Gudu Barrage – 1968
• Chashma Barrage – 1971

Last verified on 06-03-2026