Pakistan officially the islamic republic of pakistan is a sovereign country located in south asia and greater middle East. It has a 1,046 kilometer coastline along the arabian sea in the south, and is bordered by afghanistan and iran in the west, India int the East and China in the far northeast,
Pakistan is the sixth most populous country in the world and is the second most populous country with a Muslim Majority, its Territory Was A Part of the pre-partitioned British India and has a long history of settlement and civilisation including the indus valley civilisation. Most Of it was conquered in the 1st millennium BCE by persions and Greeks. Later arrivals include the arabs,afghans, turks, Baloch and Mongols. The territory Was incorporated into the british raj in the nineteenth century, Since its independence, The country has experienced both periods of significant military and economics growth, and periods of instability, with the secession of east Pakistan.
| Official Name | Islamic Republic OF Pakistan |
| Religion | 97% Muslims , 3% Others |
| currency | pak, Rupee (Rs) |
| Imports | industrial Equipments, Chemicals, Vehicles,steel iron ore, petroleum,edible oil, pulses,tea |
| Exports | Cotton,textile Goods,rice,leather items carpets,sports goods,handi-crafs,fish and fish prep, and fruits |
| Languages | Urdu(National) and English(Official) |
| Government | Parliamentary Form |
| Parliament | parliament consists of two houses i.e., The senate (upper house) and the National Assembly (Lower House). The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolise a process of continuity in the national affairs. it consists of 100 members. The Four provincial Assemblies,federally adminstered tribal areas and federal Capital From its electoral college. The National Assembly has a total membership of 342 elected through adult suffrage(272) general seats,60 women seats and 10 non-Muslims seats). |
| Pakistan National Flag | Dark green with a while vertical bar, a white crescent and five-pointed star in the middle. The Flag symbolizes Pakistan’s profound commitment to islam , The islamic World and the rights of religous minorities |
| National anthem | Approved in August, 1954 verses composed by : Asar hafeez jullundhri Tune Composed by : Ahmed G.Chagla Duration : 80 seconds |
| State Emblem | The State Emblem Consists Of: 1. The Crescent and star Which are symbols of Islam 2. the shield in the center shows four major crops 3. wreath surrounding the shield represent cultural heritage and 4. scroll contain quaid’s motto : Unity Faith, Discipline |
| Motto | “ Unity , Discipline and faith” |
| Pakistan’s Official Map | Drawn by Mian Mahmood Alam Suhrawardy (1920-1999) |
| National Flower | Jasmine. |
| Natioanl Tree | deoder (cedrus Deodara) |
| National Animal | Markhor |
| National Bird | Chakor(red-legged partridge) |
| Popular games | Cricket, Hockey,Football,Squash |
| Tourist’s resorts | Murree,Quetta,hunza,ziarat,swat,kaghan,chitral and gilgit |
| Archaeological Sites | Moenjo daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot diji.Mehr Garh, TAkht Bhai. |
| Major cities | Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Multan And Sialkot |
| Major Crops | Cotton,Wheat,Rice and sugarcan |
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