Skardu: Katpana falls in Skardu which is a town and also the capital of Skardu District, in Gilgit-Baltistan. It is a 10 kilometres (6 miles) wide and 40 kilometres (25 miles) long valley, at the confluence of the Indus and the Shigar river. Skardu is at an altitude of about 2,226 metres (7,303 feet). The town is surrounded by greyish-brown …
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Hill Stations in Pakistan: Pakistan is a rich country in terms of blessings by nature. It’s has been bestowed with all seasons and weather conditions, differentiating yet colourful topography…. from rivers to valleys…. from plains to mountain tops…. from terrain to meadows…. The more you see the land, the more you praise Almighty…..Let’s explore some hill stations in Pakistan. 01.AbbottabadKhyber …
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Hydroelectric Potential in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-BaltistanHydroelectric Potential in Gilgit-Baltistan & Azad Kashmir The hydroelectric potential in Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan is huge, if we use it correctly. Let’s take a look at some projects in this article. Data Compiled by Fehmeeda Farid Khan NoNamePlaceCapacity⁰¹Ahmadabad-I+IISost1.00 MW⁰²Ashkot Power ProjectNeelum Valley700 MW⁰³Ashuran Power ProjectGilgit-Baltistan0.4 MW⁰⁴Athmuqam Power ProjectNeelum Valley350 MW⁰⁵Astore Power ProjectGilgit-Baltistan3.11 MW⁰⁶Azad …
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Introduction Pishin is a lovely and fertile city. It is accessible through Quetta, Balochistan. This was a part of the Pashtun belt, now divided into six districts. Pishin is in the North-Western region of Balochistan. The Afghan border is in the East of Pishin valley. Climate Summer temperatures in the area can reach 40 °C (104 degrees Fahrenheit). In the …
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Rush Lake Rush is a wonderful high-altitude lake in Gilgit-Baltistan. It lies near Rush Pari Peak, which is 5,098 metres (16,726 feet) above sea level. Rush lake is the 25th highest in the world, at a height of 4,694 metres (15,400 feet). It is about 15 kilometres (9 miles) North of Nagar valley, between Miar Peak and Spantik (Golden Peak). The …
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