Jezira Haft Talar, which means 'Island of Seven Hills', is the largest offshore island of Pakistan which we today call Astola Island. This island is located in the Arabian Sea, located approximately 39 kilometers southeast of Pasni, within the Balochistan province. Astola Island is of great importance from an environmental, cultural and geological point of view.

This island is spread over an area of ​​approximately 6.7 square kilometers and rises 250 feet above the sea level. Its special structure - made up of seven small hills or ridges joined together, is the main reason why it is called "Haft Talar", which means "Saat Pahadiyan" (in Persian and Urdu). The word "Jezira" means "island".

In June 2017, Astola Island was officially made Pakistan's first Marine Protected Area (MPA) . The decision was aimed at protecting the island's special and rare wildlife and marine life. The island is home to many seabirds, dolphins and fish, so the place is considered of great importance for the protection of marine life.

Despite its natural and historical importance, Astola Island is still a very unknown place for the common people. The main reason for this is that it is located in a remote area and there is no regular transport system to reach there. The main way to go there is by boat from Pasni, and this journey can take several hours depending on the condition of the sea.

This island is considered one of the best kept natural secrets of Pakistan and if developed properly, it has a lot of potential for eco-tourism. Due to its isolated location and less human activity, it has remained in its natural condition till now. But this also means that there is a lack of basic facilities or infrastructure for tourism or conservation, due to which it cannot be visited by the public.

Summary
Jezira Haft Talar, which is another name of Astola Island, is a very special and unique place of Pakistan, both from the point of view of geography and nature. This island is known for its seven hills, variety of marine life, and ancient historical things. Astola is a very valuable natural place which is very important to take care of and keep in natural condition. As people are gaining more information about the natural heritage of Pakistan, such islands can also become important for scientific research and eco-friendly tourism.