Pak Map: Every Pakistan Map You Need, Explained
Political, satellite, outline, relief, road and city maps of Pakistan — plus what each one shows, which to use for school projects, presentations and travel, and the facts behind the borders.
Last updated: 11 October 2026
The Collection
Twelve Specialist Pakistan Map Guides
Every common “pak map” search leads to one of these. Pick the guide that matches what you need — each carries its own map image and usage notes.
Pakistan Map Image
High-quality labelled political map: provinces, capitals and major cities in one clean graphic.
Pakistani Map Picture
A colour-coded picture of Pakistan’s provinces for presentations, classrooms and quick reference.
Pakistan Map Outline
Blank outline map for school projects, colouring, quizzes and worksheet designs.
Pakistan Map HD
High-definition satellite imagery of Pakistan: terrain, rivers and cities in fine detail.
Detailed Map of Pakistan
The most detailed option: a tourist and road map with a city-to-city distance chart.
Pakistan Relief Map
Physical geography view: the Karakoram, Himalayas, Indus plain and Balochistan plateau in 3D relief.
Pakistan Map Online
Where Pakistan sits on the world map, plus how to find and use live online maps.
Pakistan Province Maps
Each province on its own map, with capitals, area and population figures from the 2023 census.
Black & White Map of Pakistan
A printable black-and-white silhouette for worksheets, colouring and photocopies.
Key Figures
Pakistan on the Map: The Essentials
Four numbers that summarise the country every map of Pakistan is trying to show.
Provinces
Square kilometres (incl. GB & AJK)
Population (2023 census, provinces + ICT)
Neighbouring countries
Administrative Map
Provinces, Capitals and Territories
Pakistan is divided into four provinces, one federal territory and two administrative territories — each with its own capital. Area and population from the 2023 census.
| Province / Territory | Status | Capital | Area (sq km) | Population (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punjab | Province | Lahore | 205,344 | 127,688,922 |
| Sindh | Province | Karachi | 140,914 | 55,696,147 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Province | Peshawar | 101,741 | 40,856,097 |
| Balochistan | Province | Quetta | 347,190 | 14,894,402 |
| Islamabad Capital Territory | Federal territory | Islamabad | 906 | 2,363,863 |
| Azad Jammu and Kashmir | Administrative territory | Muzaffarabad | 13,297 | 4,333,467 |
| Gilgit-Baltistan | Administrative territory | Gilgit | 72,496 | 1,709,049 |
Reading the Map
How to Read a Map of Pakistan
Three quick lessons that make any Pakistan map more useful — for students, travellers and the curious.
1. Know your neighbours
Pakistan sits in South Asia with India to the east, Afghanistan to the west and northwest, Iran to the west, China to the north, and the Arabian Sea to the south. The land borders total about 6,774 km — the longest, with Afghanistan, runs 2,430 km — and the coastline stretches about 1,046 km. Our dedicated online map guide shows exactly where the country sits on the world globe.
2. Read the physical geography, not just the politics
A political map shows who governs where; a relief map shows why the country looks the way it does. The north holds three of the world’s great mountain ranges — the Karakoram (home to K2, 8,611 m, the world’s second-highest peak), the Himalayas and the Hindu Kush. The Indus River runs the length of the country through the Punjab and Sindh plains, and Balochistan is dominated by a high, dry plateau. For the full story of the landforms, see our physical features map of Pakistan.
3. Match the map to the job
- School project or quiz: use the blank outline map — students label provinces and capitals themselves.
- Presentation slide: the colour-coded picture map reads clearly at small sizes.
- Planning a road trip: the detailed road map with its distance chart is the practical choice.
- Design work: the clipart-style vector map drops cleanly into thumbnails and posts.
- Urdu-medium classroom: the Urdu-labelled naqsha is made for it.
Questions
Pakistan Map FAQs
Where can I find a Pakistan map picture for free?
What is a “pak map”?
Which is the best high-resolution map of Pakistan?
How can I view a Pakistan map online?
Is there a Pakistan map with cities and provinces labelled?
Where is a digital map of Pakistan?
Start With the Map You Need
Twelve specialist guides, twelve clean map images, zero guesswork — from blank outlines for schoolwork to HD satellite views for travellers.
Feature Pakistan’s geography desk maintains these map guides with reference to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics, Survey of Pakistan conventions and open map data. Border depictions follow the standard Pakistani position; disputed segments are noted where shown. Map images carry their source credits — reuse terms depend on the original publisher.