Explanation

• The Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) is a water-distribution treaty between India and Pakistan.

• Indus Waters Treaty brokered by the World Bank

• It was signed in Karachi on 19 September 1960
• Sighed by Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru and Pakistani President Ayub Khan.
• the following 3 rivers were given to Pakistan: Indus, Jhelum and Chenab  
• the following 3 rivers were given to India: Sutlej, Beas, Ravi.

Explanation

There are a total of five Rivers in Punjab

Explanation

There are many rivers in Balochistan but 7 are the main

The important rivers in Balochistan are:

Zhob

Nari

Bolan

Pishin

Lora

Mula

Hub

Porali

Hingol is the largest river in the Balochistan

Rakshan

Dasht.

Explanation

The Khanpur Dam is located on the Haro River in Pakistan.

The dam is situated near the city of Khanpur, in the province of Punjab.

It was completed in 1983.

The dam is used for irrigation, water supply, and hydroelectric power generation.

Explanation

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

Explanation

دریا ئے سندھ پاکستان کا قومی دریا بھی ہے۔

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

6 Barrages constructed in the 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

 Pakistan is currently constructing the Diemer Bhasha Dam on the Indus River, which will extend the life of the Tarbela Dam by 35 years.

The new dam project is partially funded by the United States

Explanation

Doab Chaj lies between the Chenab and Jhelum.

Doab Chaj lies on the southern fringes of the Kashmir valley.

Chaj Doab can be classified as one of the main regions of Punjab, Pakistan

This doab covers:

 Gujrat District

Bhimber District

Mirpur District

Mandi Bahauddin District

Sargodha District

Lalian Tehsil of Chiniot District 

some areas of Jhang Tehsil of Jhang District.

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Five Important Doabs of Pakistan 

Sindh Sagar Doab is b/w: Indus & Jhelum rivers 

Jech Doab is b/w: Jhelum & Chenab rivers 

Bari Doab is b/w: Ravi & Sutlej rivers

Rachna Doab  is b/w: Ravi  & Chenab rivers  

Bias Doab is b/w: Bias & Sutlej rivers 

Doab Chaj is b/w: Chenab and Jhelum.

Explanation

Explanation

The Indus River rises near Mansarovar in Tibet and flows through India, Pakistan, and finally falls into the Arabian Sea near Karachi.