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Punjab govt appoints distt coordinator for inter-faith & religious harmony

MUZAFFARGARH, Jan 09 (APP): The Punjab government appointed a district coordinator for interfaith and religious harmony across the province on Monday. Muhammad Akmal Karim Chishti has been appointed as a coordinator in the Muzaffargarh district for dealing the interfaith and religious affairs. The prime purpose […]

PM Shehbaz to co-host Intel’ conference on ‘resilient Pakistan’

ISLAMABAD – January 8 (ONLINE) Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif on Sunday left for Geneva to co-host international ‘resilient Pakistan’ conference along with Secretary General of the United Nations (UN). “Leaving for Geneva today to co-host International Conference on Resilient Pakistan along with UN Secretary General. […]

PPP, PML-Q invites Sarwar to their parties

LAHORE – January 8 (ONLINE) Former Punjab Governor Chaudhry Sarwar has been invited by Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and Pakistan Muslim League Quaid (PML-Q) to join either party, local media reported Sunday. Private media channel while citing sources reported that PML-Q President Chaudhry Shujat had […]

Imran fears political engineering to weaken his party

LAHORE / ISLAMABAD – January 8 (ONLINE) Former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Sunday said the ‘establishment’ has not learned from the past and that ‘political engineering’ may be carried out to break his party away. “I fear that unfortunately, our establishment has not learnt […]

Rulers not ready to quit their perks, protocol: Siraj ul Haq

LAHORE – January 8 (ONLINE) Jamat-e-Islami emir Siraj-ul-Haq said Sunday country’s rulers were not ready to change their lifestyle and to quit their perks and protocol. “The whole world is celebrating New Year and Pakistanis are downtrodden with woes,” Siraj said while addressing a workers’ […]

Daily quota for flour mills doubled to meet wheat crisis: CM Punjab

LAHORE – January 8 (ONLINE) Punjab Chief Minister Chuadhry Parvez Elahi said Sunday the provincial government had doubled the daily wheat quota for flour mills to ensure sufficient provision of wheat. In a statement issued here Sunday, the CM said sale points across the province […]

PML-N always keeps county’s interest supreme: Ahsan Iqbal

ISLAMABAD, Jan 8 (APP):Federal Minister for Planning, Development, and Special Initiatives, Ahsan Iqbal on Sunday said that the PML-N has always kept the country’s interest supreme instead of politics. Talking to a private channel from Geneva, the federal minister said that the PDM-led government was […]

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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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