Explanation

The National Desert of Pakistan is the Thar desert

It is the 16th largest desert on the planet and the third largest in Asia.

15% located in Pakistan

85% located in India

Also called Friendly Desert

Located near Badin, Sindh 

Famous for: Sand 

Coal also found in Thar 

also known as Great Indian Desert

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Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests.

1.       Cholistan (Bahalpur, Punjab)

2.       Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)

3.       Katpana desert (Sakardu)

4.       Kharan desert (Balochistan)

5.       Thar desert (Sindh)

In KPK there is no desert

The northern area of Pakistan is known as the “Deserts Free Area”

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Bahawalpur was founded in 1748 by Nawab Bahawal Khan I, after migrating to the region around Uch from Shikarpur, Sindh.

On 5 October 1947 the Nawab signed an agreement with the government of Pakistan according to which Bahawalpur State acceded to Pakistan, and the accession was accepted on 9 October. Thus the State of Bahawalpur was the first state to accede to Pakistan.

Bahawalpur is located in Punjab.

Bahawalpur mostly consists of Deserts. 

Explanation

Pakistan hosts five major deserts which were historic forests.

1.       Cholistan (Bahalpur, Punjab)

2.       Thal (Bkhar district of Punjab)

3.       Katpana desert (Sakardu)

4.       Kharan desert (Balochistan)

5.       Thar desert (Sindh)

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Explanation

Cholistan Desert is located 30 kilometers from Bahawalpur, Punjab.

Locally this desert is known as Rohi.

Jeep Rally is also held in Cholistan Desert. 

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Explanation

Kapana is a cold desert.

Katpana is 2226 meters above altitude. 

Katpana is the 16th largest desert of the world.

Katpana is in Skardu. 

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About Thar Desert

15% located in Pakistan

85% located in India

Also called Friendly Desert

Located near Badin, Sindh 

Famous for: Sand 

Coal also found in Thar 

also known as Great Indian Desert

Explanation

The Thar Desert spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers and covers large areas of Pakistan and India.

It is the largest desert of Pakistan and the only subtropical desert of Asia.

It is the 16th largest desert on the planet and the third largest in Asia.

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Explanation

Thal Desert and Cholistan Desert are located in Punjab province of Pakistan.

Cholistan is located in southern while Thal is located in Eastern part of Punjab.