Pakistan Discovery

  Top 10 Highest Mountains of Pakistan: A Breathtaking Journey Pakistan, a country known for its majestic mountain ranges, is home to some of the highest peaks in the world. The  Karakoram ,  Himalaya , and  Hindu Kush  ranges are just a few examples of the many mountain ranges that crisscross the country. In this blog post, we'll take you on a journey to explore the top 10 highest mountains of Pakistan, their full measurements, and their districts. 1.  K2  /  Chogori  - 8,611m (28,268ft) -   Baltistan District ,  Gilgit-Baltistan K2, also known as  Mount Godwin-Austen  or Chhogori, is the second-highest peak in the world and the highest point in both Pakistan and China. Located on the Pak-China border, K2 is nicknamed 'The Savage Mountain' due to its notoriously difficult climb. 2.  Nanga Parbat  - 8,125m (26,652ft) -  Diamer District , Gilgit-Baltistan Nanga Parbat, the ninth-highest mountain in the world,...

  Barrages of Pakistan: Pakistan has a total of 19 barrages, which play a crucial role in the country's irrigation system, flood control, and power generation. Here is a detailed overview of 15 major barrages in Pakistan, including their location, capacity, and cost. 1.  Tarbela Dam Barrage Location:  Haripur District ,  Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , on the  Indus River Year of completion: 1974 Length: 2,743 meters Capacity: 4,888 MW (installed capacity), 12,000 MW (maximum capacity) Cost: Rs. 18.5 billion (construction cost 2.  Mangla Dam Barrage Location: Mirpur District,  Azad Kashmir , on the  Jhelum River Year of completion: 1967 Length: 3,140 meters Capacity: 1,000 MW (installed capacity), 1,200 MW (maximum capacity) Cost: Rs. 1.5 billion (construction cost) 3.  Chashma Barrage Location:  Mianwali District ,  Punjab , on the Indus River Year of completion: 1971 Length: Not specified Capacity: 184 MW (8 Kaplan-type bulb turbine units, e...