The northern and western highlands of Pakistan contain the towering Karakoram and Pamir mountain ranges , which incorporate some of the world 's highest peaks , including K2 ( 8611 m ) and Nanga Parbat ( 8126 m ) . The northern highlands of Pakistan contain the Karakoram , Hindu Kush and Pamir mountain ranges , which incorporate some of the world 's highest peaks , including K2 ( 8611 m ) and Nanga Parbat ( 8126 m ) .