Explanation

• Reko Diq is one of the largest copper and gold reserves in the world.
• It is located in Chagai District, Balochistan, Pakistan.
• The deposits were discovered in 1969.
• It is a planned mining project aimed at extracting copper and gold.
• Project Developer: Tethyan Copper Company

Last verified on 01-04-2026

Explanation

Pakistan has four major mountain ranges:

1. Himalaya (highest peak: Nanga Parbat at 8,126 meters)
2. Karakoram (highest peak: K2 at 8,611 meters)
3. Hindu Kush (highest peak: Tirich Mir at 7,708 meters)
4. Sulaiman Range (highest peak: Takht-e-Sulaiman at 3,487 meters)

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

• Peak: Nanga Parbat
• Height: 8,126 m (26,660 ft)
• Rank in Pakistan: Second-highest
• World rank: Ninth-highest
• Meaning: Naked Mountain
• Nickname: Killer Mountain
• Location: Diamer District, Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
• Mountain range: Western Himalayas

Additional information:

• The highest peak in Pakistan is K2.
• It is also known as Chogori.
• It stands at 8,611 meters (28,268 feet) high.

Last verified on 13-10-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• Mountain range: Hindu Kush
• Highest peak: Tirich Mir
• Height: Approximately 7,708 metres
• Location: Northwestern Pakistan and Afghanistan

Last verified on 11-10-2026