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Motorway Police launch holiday special campaign to maintain traffic flow

ISLAMABAD, Mar 17 (APP): National Highways and Motorway Police are actively involved in a weekly holiday special awareness campaign at major toll plazas in an effort to maintain the flow of traffic during weekends. To ensure the success of the campaign, additional personnel have been […]

CTD arrests facilitator of Police Lines suicide bomber

PESHAWAR, Mar 17 (APP): The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has arrested the facilitator of the suicide bomber of Peshawar Police Lines. Addressing a press conference here on Friday, the Additional Inspector General (AIG) CTD, Shaukat Abbas said that planning for attack on Police Lines […]

Two-day South Punjab Literary festival begins

MULTAN, Mar 17 (APP):A two-day South Punjab Literary& Cultural Festival (SPLCF) opened featuring dialogue, mushaira, handicraft exhibition and music evening here on Friday. The festival began inaguration of spring flowers show at Qasim Bagh Fort Additional Chief Secretary South Punjab, Saqib Zafar opened it. Later, […]

LHC stops operation for PTI chief arrest till Thursday

LAHORE, Mar 15 (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday stopped an operation for the arrest of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan till 10am on Thursday. Justice Tariq Saleem Sheikh passed the orders while hearing a petition, filed by PTI leader Fawad Chaudhry, […]

IHC maintains Imran Khan’s arrest warrants in Toshakhana case

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The Islamabad High Court (IHC) on Wednesday maintained the non-bailable arrest warrants of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) Chairman Imran Khan in the Toshakhana case and directed him to approach the trial court for relief. The court asked the PTI’s lawyer to submit […]

PM, CJCSC discuss professional matters of armed forces

ISLAMABAD, March 16 (Online): Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee (CJCSC), General Sahir Shamshad Mirza called on Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif in Islamabad on Thursday. During the meeting, they discussed professional matters of the armed forces of Pakistan. […]

SC dismisses appeal pleas of state bank, national bank

ISLAMABAD, March 16 (Online): Supreme Court (SC) has dismissed the appeal pleas regarding the decision of Shariat court against interest being withdrawn by state bank of Pakistan and National Bank. A 3-member bench of SC presided over by the Chief Justice of Pakistan took up […]

Pakistan does not need ‘unsolicitedadvice’; FO speaks on Zalmay’s tweet

ISLAMABAD, Mar 15 (APP): The Foreign Office on Wednesday dismissed a statement by former U.S. Special Representative on Afghanistan Reconciliation, Zalmay Khalilzad, and said that the country did not need “unsolicited advice”. “Pakistan does not need lectures or unsolicited advice from anyone on how to […]

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South Asian nation of Pakistan is renowned for its varied people, rich cultural heritage, and ancient sites. With its dynamic political environment, socioeconomic advancements, and geographical relevance, it is a country that captures the interest of the whole globe. This article will examine some of Pakistan’s most recent newsworthy events, giving readers a quick overview of the nation’s present situation.

Pakistan, sometimes referred to as the Islamic Republic of Pakistan, is a South Asian nation. It has shared boundaries with India to the east, Afghanistan, Iran, China, and the Arabian Sea to the west, south, and northeast. Pakistan is the fifth-most populated nation in the world, with a total population of about 225 million.

History: As a result of the division of India, Pakistan became independent from British colonial authority on August 14, 1947. As a distinct homeland for Muslims in the area, the nation was founded. Millions of people were displaced as a result of extensive communal violence and mass migration brought on by the division.

Geographical diversity in Pakistan includes mountainous regions in the north, including the Himalayas and the Karakoram range, as well as coastal regions along the Arabian Sea. One of the world’s longest rivers, the Indus, runs across the nation and supplies water for hydropower production and irrigation.

Pakistan’s climate ranges from being desert in the south to being moderate in the north. Winters may be chilly, especially in the northern mountainous regions where snowfall is prevalent, but summers are often hot, with temperatures topping 40°C (104°F) in certain places.

Pakistan’s society and culture are diverse and multiethnic, and it has a long history. Islam is practiced by the vast majority of people, and Islamic customs and ideals have a significant impact on Pakistani culture. While English is widely spoken and utilized in professional and commercial contexts, Urdu is the country’s official language.

Popular meals include biryani, kebabs, and curries. Pakistani cuisine is renowned for its variety and tastes. Both men’s and women’s shalwar kameez are examples of traditional dress, while there are regional variants throughout the nation.

Major Cities: Islamabad, the nation’s capital and administrative hub, is situated in the northern section of the nation. The largest city and a significant financial and commercial centre is Karachi, which is located on the country’s southern coast. Pakistan’s cultural capital is Lahore, which is renowned for its extensive historical landmarks and cultural history.

Regarding purchasing power parity, Pakistan’s economy ranks as the 23rd largest in the world. Its economy is mainly on agriculture and it is categorized as a developing country. Its main exports are textiles, apparel, and agricultural goods. To promote economic growth, the government has been concentrating on industrialisation, infrastructure improvement, and luring international investment.

Pakistan confronts a number of difficulties, such as poverty, terrorism, political unrest, and insufficient access to healthcare and education. The nation does, however, have a great deal of room to expand and flourish. It boasts a youthful, expanding population, a prime position for commerce, and an abundance of minerals, coal, and other natural resources.

By adopting economic reforms, funding human development, supporting peace and stability, and increasing regional connectivity, Pakistan is working to overcome these obstacles and seize its possibilities. Daily Pakistani news is published by Pakistan News International.

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