Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)
National Poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938)
Head of the State Dr Arif Alvi, President
Head of Government Imran Khan, Prime Minister
Capital Islamabad
Area
Total
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796,095 Sq. km.
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Punjab
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205,344 Sq. km.
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Sindh
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140,914 Sq. km.
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Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa
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74,521 Sq. km.
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Balochistan
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347,190 Sq. km.
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Federally Administered Tribal Areas
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27,220 Sq. km.
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Islamabad (Capital)
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906 Sq. km.
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Population 165 million (estimated)
Pakistan is divided into four provinces viz., Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan. The tribal belt adjoining Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa is managed by the Federal Government and is named FATA i.e., Federally Administered Tribal Areas. Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas have their own respective political and administrative machinery, yet certain of their subjects are taken care of by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas. Provinces of Pakistan are further divided into Districts
Religion 95% Muslims, 5% others.
Currency Pak. Rupee.
Imports Industrial equipment, chemicals, vehicles, steel, iron ore, petroleum, edible oil, pulses, tea.
Exports Cotton, textile goods, rice, leather items carpets, sports goods, handi-crafts, fish and fish prep. and fruit
Languages Urdu (National) and English (Official)
Literacy rate 53%
Government Parliamentary form
Parliament Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., the Senate (Upper House) and the National Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises a process of continuity in the national affairs. It consists of 100 members. The four Provincial Assemblies, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Federal Capital form its electoral college.
The National Assembly has a total membership of 342 elected through adult suffrage (272 general seats, 60 women seats and 10 non-Muslim seats).
Pakistan National Flag Dark green with a white vertical bar, a white crescent and a five-pointed star in the middle. The Flag symbolizes Pakistan's profound commitment to Islam, the Islamic world and the rights of religious minorities.
National Anthem Approved in August, 1954
Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri
Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla
Duration: 80 seconds
Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri
Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla
Duration: 80 seconds
State Emblem The State Emblem consists of:
1. The crescent and star which are symbols of Islam
2. The shield in the center shows four major crops
3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage and
4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Faith, Unity, and Discipline
1. The crescent and star which are symbols of Islam
2. The shield in the center shows four major crops
3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage and
4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Faith, Unity, and Discipline
Pakistan's Official Map Drawn by Mian Mahmood Alam Suhrawardy (1920-1999)
National Flower Jasmine.
National Tree Deodar (Cedrus Deodara).
National Animal Markhor.
National Bird Chakor (Red-legged partridge)
Flora Pine, Oak, Poplar, Deodar, Maple, Mulberry
Fauna The Pheasant, Leopard, Deer, Ibex, Chinkara, Black buck, Neelgai, Markhor, Marco-Polo sheep, Green turtles, River & Sea fish, Crocodile, Waterfowls
Popular games Cricket, Hockey, Football, Squash.
Tourist's resorts Murree, Quetta, Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan, Chitral and Gilgit
Archaeological sites Moenjo Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh, Takht Bhai.
Major Cities Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Multan and Sialkot
Major Crops Cotton, Wheat, Rice and Sugarcane
Industry Textiles, Cement, Fertiliser, Steel, Sugar, Electric Goods, Shipbuilding
Energy
Major sources
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Electricity (Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear) Oil, Coal, and Liquid Petroleum Gas
|
Power Generating Capacity
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22763 MW
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Health
Hospitals
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916
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Dispensaries
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4,600
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Basic Health Units (BHUs)
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5,301
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Maternity & Child Health Centres
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906
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Rural Health Centres (RHCs)
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552
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Tuberculosis (TB) Centres
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289
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Hospital Beds
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99,908
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Doctors (registered)
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113,206
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Dentists (registered)
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6,127
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Nurses (registered
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48,446
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Paramedics
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23,559
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Lady Health Workers
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6,741
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Education
Primary Schools 155,000
Middle Schools 28,728
High Schools 16,100
Secondary Vocational Institutions 636
Arts & Science Colleges 1,066
Professional Colleges 382
Universities 51
Transport & Communication
Total length of roads
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259, 758 km
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Pakistan Railway network
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7,791 km
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Locomotives
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580
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Railway stations
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781
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Pakistan International Airlines Covers 38 international and 24 domestic stations with a fleet of 49
Major Airports Eight (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad and Gwadar)
Seaports
International Three (Karachi, Bin Qasim and Gwadar
Fish Harbours-Cum-Mini Ports Three (Minora, Gawadar, and Keti Bandar)
Communications
Post Offices 12,170
Telephone connections 5,052,000
Public Call Offices 217,597
Telegraph offices 299
Internet Connections 2 million
Mobile Phones 10,542,641
Employment
Total Labour force 46.84 million
Employed Labour Force 43.22 million
Agriculture Sector 18.60 million
Manufacturing & Mining sector 5.96 million
Construction 2.52 million
Trade 6.39 million
Transport 2.48 million
Others 6.98 million
Media Print Media (In accordance with Central Media List)
Dailies 540
Weeklies 444
Fortnightlies 55
Monthlies 268
News Agencies Official APP
Private PPI, NNI, On Line and Sana.
Electronic Media
Public Sector Pakistan Television Corporation Five TV centres at Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi covering 88.58% population and 49 re-broadcasting stations. 6 channels: PTV Home, PTV News, PTV National (Regional programming in Balochi, Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi), PTV Global (for U.S.A.), PTV Bolan (PTV Quetta) and AJK TV (Azad Jammu & Kashmir Television – Kashmiri channel for local viewers)
Private Sector More than 50 channels {Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued licences to more than 81 applicants so far.
Radio
Public Sector Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan) has 31 radio stations throughout Pakistan besides eight FM stations at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Hyderabad. Besides its World Service in English and Urdu, Radio Pakistan beams its external services in seven languages to different parts of the world.
Private Sector PEMRA has issued licences for the establishment of more than 100 FM Radio stations including universities for educational purposes. A number of radio stations are already operational in major cities of Pakistan.
Cable Operators More than 900
Central Bank State Bank of Pakistan
Nationalized Scheduled Banks National Bank of Pakistan, First Woman Bank Ltd.
Specialized Banks Zari Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL), Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan, Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Ltd
Private Scheduled Banks Askari Commercial Bank Limited, Bank Al-Falah Limited, Faysal Bank Limited, Bank Al-Habib Limited, Metropolitan Bank Limited, KASB Commercial Bank Limited, Prime Commercial Bank Limited, Soneri Bank Limited, Meezan Bank Limited, Silk Bank, Crescent Commercial Bank Limited, Dawood Bank Limited, NDLC-IFIC Bank Limited (NIB), Allied Bank of Pakistan Limited, United Bank Limited, Habib Bank Limited, SME Banks
Foreign Banks ABN Amro Bank N.V, Albaraka Islamic Bank BSC (EC), American Expresss Bank Limited, Barclays, Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Limited, Deutsche Bank A.G., Habib Bank A.G. Zurich, Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp Limited, Oman International Bank S.O.A.G, Royal Bank of Scotland, Standard Chartered Bank Limited
Development Financial Institutions Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corp. Limited, Pak Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt) Limited, Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt) Limited, Pak-Oman Investment Company (Pvt) Limited, Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricutural Investment Company (Pvt) Limited
Investment Banks Crescent Investment Bank Limited, First International Investment Bank Limited, Atlas Investment Bank Limited, Security Investment Bank Limited, Fidelity Investment Bank Limited, Prudential Investment Bank Limited, Islamic Investment Bank Limited, Asset Investment Bank Limited, Al-Towfeek Investment Bank Limited, Jahangir Siddiqui Investment Bank Limited, Franklin Investment Bank Limited, Orix Investment Bank (Pak) Limited
Height World Rating
K-2 (Chagori)
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8616 m
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2nd
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Nanga Parbat
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8125 m
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8th
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Gasherbrum-I
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8068 m
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11th
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Broad Peak
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8065 m
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12th
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Gasherbrum-II
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8047 m
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14th
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Gasherbrum-III
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7952 m
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15th
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Gasherbrum-IV
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7925 m
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16th
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Disteghil Sar
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7885 m
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20th
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Kunyang Kish
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7852 m
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22nd
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Masherbrum (NE)
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7821 m
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24th
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Rakaposhi
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7788 m
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27th
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Batura I
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7785 m
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28th
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Kanjut Sar
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7760 m
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29th
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Saltoro Kangri
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7742 m
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33rd
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Trivor
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7720 m
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36th
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Tirich Mir
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7708 m
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41st
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Famous Mountain Passes
Location
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Province
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The Khyber Pass
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Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa
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The Kurram Pass
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FATA
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The Tochi Pass
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FATA
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The Gomal Pass
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Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa
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The Bolan Pass
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Balochistan
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The Lowari Pass
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Chitral (Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa)
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The Khunjrab Pass
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Northern Areas
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Rivers Length
The Indus
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2,896 km
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Jhelum
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825 km
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Chenab
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1,242 km
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Ravi
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901 km
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Sutlej
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1,551 km
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Beas (tributary of Sutlej)
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398 km
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Famous Glaciers Length
Siachin
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75 km
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Batura
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55 km
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Baltoro
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65 km
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Deserts Location/Province
Thar
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Sindh
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Cholistan
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Punjab
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Thal
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Punjab
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Manchar
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Sindh
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Keenjar
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Sindh
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Hanna
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Balochistan
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Saif-ul-Maluk
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Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa
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Satpara
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Northern Areas
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Kachura
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Northern Areas
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Major Dams Location/Province
Mangla Dam
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Punjab
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Tarbela Dam
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Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa
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Warsak Dam
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Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa
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Places
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Altitude (In feet)
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Abbottabad
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4120
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Ansoo Lake
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14000
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Babusar Pass
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13687
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Babusar Village
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9200
|
Balakot
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2,900
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Batakundi
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8800
|
Besal
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9300
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Burawai
|
9597
|
Chilas
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4198
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Dudiptsar lake
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11500
|
Gitidas
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11920
|
Islamabad
|
2001
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Jalkhad
|
9118
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Kaghan
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7500
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Kawai
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4,799
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Kunia
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6800
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Lalazar
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10590
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Lulusar Lake
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11200
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Mahandari
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5000
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17390
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Mansehra
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3201
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Munawar Gali
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12200
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Musa Ka Masala
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13400
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Naran
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8200
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Noor Top
|
13100
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Paras
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4,920
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Paya
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9500
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Saiful Muluk Lake
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10500
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Shogran
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7750
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8500
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Places
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Distance
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Travel Time
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In kilometers
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Islamabad To Abbottabad
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116
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2 hrs. 30 min.
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Abbottabad To Mansehra
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26
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40 min.
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Mansehra To Balakot
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48
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1 hr. 15 min.
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Balakot To Kawai
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24
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40 min.
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Kawai to Shogran
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7
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30 min.
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Shogran to Paya
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8
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40 min.
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Paras to Sharan
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16
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1 hr. 20 min.
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Kawai To Paras
|
5
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15 min.
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Paras To Mahandari
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18
|
30 min.
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Mahandari To Kaghan
|
15
|
30 min.
|
Kaghan To Naran
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24
|
1 hr.
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Naran to Saiful Muluk
|
9
|
1 hr.
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Naran to Lalazar
|
21
|
1 hr. 30 min.
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Naran To Batakundi
|
16
|
1 hr.
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Batakundi To Burawai
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8
|
30 min.
|
Burawai To Jalkhad
|
11
|
40 min.
|
Jalkhad To Besal
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23
|
1 hr.
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Besal To Lulusar Lake
|
3
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20 min.
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Lulusar Lake To Gitidas
|
9
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40 min.
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Gitidas To Babusar Pass
|
7
|
45 min.
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Babusar Pass To Babusar Village
|
13
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40 min.
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Babusar Village To Chilas
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37
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1 hr. 20 min.
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