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The Indus River is the lifeline of Pakistan’s agriculture, supporting the largest irrigation system.

It irrigates vast lands in Punjab and Sindh, making it crucial for food production and economy.

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The largest river in Pakistan is the Indus River
The Indus River starts in Tibet
The river Indus originates from the Mansarovar lake
The Indus River flows through India, Pakistan,
The Indus River finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.
River Indus starts making a delta near the city of Thatta
The old name of the Indus river was: Sindhu

National River of Pakistan: Indus River
6 Barrages constructed in Indus River
Indus River Length: 3,180 km
Indus River 2nd source: Gar Tsangpo
The upper Indus Plain ends at Mithankot 
The upper Indus Plain starts from Kalabagh

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Explanation

Three main river systems:

1. دریائے سندھ کا نظام (The Indus River System)  

This vast river network originates in Tibet and flows through India and Pakistan, with major tributaries like the

• Jhelum
• Chenab
• Ravi
• Beas
• Sutlej

2. اندروی دریاؤں کا نظام (The Internal Rivers System)  

In southwestern Balochistan, some rivers, instead of flowing into the sea, terminate in lakes.

3. ساحلی علاقوں کے دریاؤں کا نظام (The Coastal Rivers System)  

 Flow directly into the Indian Ocean or the Arabian Sea

Explanation

Patfeeder Canal and Kirthar canal dug out from Guddu Barrage.

Guddu is a barrage on the Indus River near Kashmore.

Iskander Mirza laid the foundation-stone of Guddu Barrage in 1957, inaugurated by Ayub Khan in 1962.

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Pakistan has five major river systems: Indus, Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, and Sutlej.

These rivers form the backbone of Pakistan’s irrigation and water resources.

Rivers of Pakistan with length and province

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Porali River is not a part of the Indus River system; it flows in Balochistan and drains into the Arabian Sea separately.

Bolan, Chenab, and Panjkora are all tributaries of the Indus River system in Pakistan.

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The Indus Valley is the most important agriculture area of Pakistan.

It has fertile soil and access to river water, making it ideal for farming.

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Most water in the northern part of the subcontinent comes from Himalayan rivers like the Indus, Ganges, and Brahmaputra.

These rivers are fed by glaciers and snowmelt, ensuring a continuous water supply.

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 Wular Lake is the source of the Jhelum River.

It is located in Jammu and Kashmir

This lake also has a small island in its centre called the 'Zaina Lank'.

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Coastal forests are found on the delta of the Indus and Hub rivers, especially in the form of mangroves.

Trees in these forests are typically small in size and adapted to saline conditions.