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Write down the names of deserts of Pakistan.

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The Thal, Thar, Cholistan and Kharan.

Kharan Desert

The Kharan Desert is located in Northwest Balochistan. The Kharan Desert is a sand desert in Balochistan. It is distinct from the rest of the province's landscape due to its sandy nature and more even terrain. The desert was used for nuclear testing by the Pakistan military, making it the most famous of the five deserts. It is in the center of a large empty basin. It estimated area of more than 19,000 Square KM.

Thal Desert

The Thal Desert is located in Bhakkar district of Pakistan between the Indus and Jhelum rivers. A large canal-building project is currently underway to irrigate the land. Irrigation will make most of the desert suitable for farming. In the north of the Thal Desert there are salt ranges, in the east the Jehlum and Chenab rivers and to the west the Indus river.

Thar Desert

The Thar Desert spans an area of 175,000 square kilometers and covers large areas of Pakistan and India. It is largest desert of Pakistan and only subtropical desert of Asia. It is the seventh largest desert on the planet and the third largest in Asia.It was also spread in India The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is a large, arid region in the northwestern part of the Indian subcontinent that forms a natural boundary between India and Pakistan. It is the world's 17th largest desert, and the world's 9th largest subtropical desert. About 85% of the Thar Desert is in India, and the remaining part in Pakistan. In India, it covers about 320,000 km2 (120,000 sq mi), of which 90% is in Rajasthan and extends into Gujarat, Punjab, and Haryana. In Pakistan, it spreads over Punjab and Sindh starting from the Tharparkar District in the east. This desert comprises a very dry part, the Marusthali region in the west, and a semidesert region in the east with fewer sand dunes and slightly more precipitation.

Cholistan Desert

Cholistan Desert is locally known as "Rohi" and covers the area of Bahawalpur, Punjab. It adjoins Thar Desert extending over to Sindh and into India. Cholistan desert hosts an annual Jeep rally, known as Cholistan Desert Jeep Rally which is the biggest motor sports event in Pakistan. Cholistan desert is the largest desert in the subcontinent.

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