Khojak pass connects Chaman with _________-
Khojak pass connects Chaman with _________-
Explanation
Khojak Tunnel | |
Location | Balochistan |
Length | 3.9 KM |
Connects | Qila Abdullah with Chaman |
Longest Railway Tunnel of | Pakistan |
Also known as | Shela Bagh Tunnel |
Located | West of Quetta |
Construction started | 1888 |
Completed | 1891 |
Note: The State Bank of Pakistan recognised the marvel of Khojak Tunnel and a picture of it was printed on the five-rupee note in 1976 which remained in circulation until 2005.
1. Khyber Pass
connects: Peshawar to Kabul
connects: Pakistan to Afghanistan
Height 1070 meters, 3510 feet
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2. Bolan Pass
Connects: JCB and Sibi with Quetta
Height: 1793 meters, 5884 feet
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3. Lowari Pass
Connects: Chitral with Dir
Height: 3118 meters, 10230 feet
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4. Broghil Pass
Location: Pakistan & Afghanistan border
Height: 3798 meters, 12460 feet
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5. Malakand Pass
Connects: Dir with Chitral
Height: 1362 meters, 4468 feet
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6. Shandur pass
Connects: Gupis/Gilgit with Chitral
Height: 3700 meters, 12139 feet
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7. Khanjerab Pass (topmost in Pakistan)
Other name: Friendship Gate
Connects: China with Pakistan
Height: 4693 meters, 15397 feet
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8. Dorah pass
Connects: Badakhshan province of Afghanistan with Chitral
Height: 4300 meters, 14108 feet
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9. Babusar Pass
Connects: Mansehra/Abbottabad with Gilgit
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10. Kohat Pass
Connects: Kohat with Peshawar
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11. Khojak Pass
Connects: Qilla Abdullah with Chaman
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12. Tochi Pass
Connects: Ghazni with Bannu
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13. Karakar Pass
Connects: Mingora with Buner
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ND14-7-2023