List of lakes of Pakistan
Pakistan is home to many natural and man-made lakes and reservoirs. The largest lake in Pakistan, and also one of the largest in South Asia, is the Manchar Lake. The lake is spread over an area of over.
The highest lakes in Pakistan are the Paristan Lake and the two Shimshal Lakes, all three of which are at an altitude of over. The second-highest lake in Pakistan is the Karambar Lake, which is located at an altitude of, is the 33rd highest lake in the world. A recent Google map analysis revealed more than 500 lakes in northern Pakistan. Many of these lakes are still nameless and undiscovered to even the local population.
Artificial lakes and reservoirs
| Name | Image | Elevation | Location | Description | Ref. |
| Banjosa Lake | Poonch District, Azad Kashmir | Banjosa is an artificial lake and a tourist attraction near the city of Rawalakot in District Poonch in Azad Kashmir. | |||
| Chotiari Lake | Sanghar District, Sindh | Chotiari Lake is an artificial water reservoir situated 35 km away from the Sanghar town in Sanghar District, Sindh. | |||
| Hub Lake | Karachi and Lasbela District on Sindh and Balochistan border | Hub Lake is an artificial reservoir 56 km away from Karachi on Sindh and Balochistan border. | |||
| Khanpur Lake | Khanpur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa 28°64′91″N 70°65′14″E | It is situated in Khanpur village, from Haripur. Famous for Water sports and Paragliding. | |||
| Mangla Lake | Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir | Mangla Lake is an artificial reservoir near Mirpur city in Mirpur District, Azad Kashmir | |||
| Rawal Lake | Islamabad | Rawal Lake is an artificial reservoir in Islamabad Capital Territory, Pakistan. The lake is spread over an area of 8.8 km2 and is one of the major sources of water for the residents of Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Rawal Lake is located within an isolated section of the Malpur village near Margalla Hills National Park. | |||
| Simli Lake | Islamabad | Simli Lake is located 30 km from Islamabad. The lake is formed from the melting snow and natural springs of Murree Hills. Simli Lake is the largest drinking water source for the residents of Islamabad. | |||
| Tanda Lake | Kohat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Tanda Lake is formed from Tanda Dam in Kohat District on Toi River. | |||
| Tarbela Lake | Haripur District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa | Tarbela Lake is an artificial reservoir in the Haripur District of North-West Frontier Province. It is near Tarbela Township in the Tarbela range. The name of the lake comes from town of Tarbela in which it is located. |