The largest dam in Pakistan is the Tarbela Dam, which is located on the Indus River in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Here are some history and facts about the Tarbela Dam:

History of the Largest Dam in Pakistan 

• Construction of the Tarbela Dam began in 1968 and was completed in 1976.
• The dam was built with assistance from the United States, which provided technical and financial aid.
• The construction of the dam resulted in the displacement of approximately 96,000 people.

Facts of the Largest Dam in Pakistan 

• The Tarbela Dam is the largest earth-filled dam in the world, with a height of 485 feet (148 meters) and a length of 9,000 feet (2,743 meters).
• The dam has a total storage capacity of 11.62 million acre-feet (14.34 billion cubic meters).
• The primary purpose of the dam is to generate hydroelectric power, with a capacity of 3,478 megawatts.
• The dam also provides water for irrigation, serving over 1 million hectares of farmland in the surrounding areas.
• The Tarbela Dam has faced several issues over the years, including sedimentation, structural damage, and water scarcity.
• Efforts are underway to address these issues, including the construction of a new dam downstream of Tarbela to help control sedimentation and the installation of new turbines to increase power generation capacity.