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Food Dept increases KP quota from 5,000 tons to 6,500 tons per day

PESHAWAR, Jan 11 (Online): Food Department of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province has increased the provincial quota of wheat from 5000 tons to 6500 tons per day, imported wheat has also arrived at the port. Food Department clarified that there is no shortage of any kind of […]

PM Shehbaz chairs Coalition parties meeting

Islamabad, Jan 11 (Online): In the meeting of coalition parties chaired by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, the political situation of Punjab has been discussed in detail and the ruling coalition has asked Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) to stop blaming the institutions and gather members for the […]

Peshawar Police officers withdraw bail petitions

ISLAMABAD, Jan 11 (APP): The two high officers of Peshawar Police on Wednesday withdrew their interim bail petitions from the Islamabad High Court (IHC) after the statement of Islamabad Police in a missing citizen case. Chief Justice Aamer Farooq heard the case regarding the missing […]

LHC disposes of plea for recovery of Ahmad Faran

LAHORE, Jan 11 (APP): The Lahore High Court (LHC) on Wednesday disposed of a petition filed for recovery of Ahmad Faran Khan, a friend of Pakistan Muslim League-Quaid leader Moonis Elahi. The court disposed of the petition after Ahmad Faran Khan was produced by CCPO […]

Karakoram Winterlude 5 to begin tomorrow in Hunza

GILGIT, Jan 10 (APP): The Karakoram Winterlude 5 will begin tomorrow in Altit, Hunza. The festival will feature ice hockey, ice climbing, figure skating and mountain biking events from January 11-16, 2023. A total of 10 (six males & four females) teams will be competing […]

Global community’s flood rehabilitation cooperation lauded

ISLAMABAD, Jan 10 (APP): National Assembly Speaker Raja Pervez Ashraf on Tuesday lauded international community’s cooperation in Geneva Conference for raising handsome donations for rehabilitation of the people affected by floods in Pakistan. In a statement, the speaker said international community’s aid for rehabilitation of […]

LB polls in Karachi, Hyderabad on January 15, MQM plea rejected

ISLAMABAD, JAN 09 (Online): Election Commission (EC) while rejecting MQM petition with regard to Local Bodies (LB) polls in Karachi and Hyderabad has ordered to hold LB polls on January 15. A 3-member bench of EC presided over by the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) Sikandar […]

EC rejects petition seeking disqualification of FM Senator Ishaq Dar

ISLAMABAD, JAN 09 (Online): Election Commission (EC) has dismissed petition seeking disqualification of Finance Minister (FM) Senator Ishaq Dar. PTI parliamentary leader in Senate. Senator Shahzad Wasim had filed petition praying the EC to declare Senator Ishaq Dar seat vacant. The EC while announcing decision […]

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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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