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Imran Khan granted protective bail for three days

ISLAMABAD, Aug 22 (Online): Islamabad High Court (IHC) has granted protective bail to Imran Khan for three days in terrorism case. A division bench of IHC presided over by Justice Mohsin Akhtar Kiyani took up the case for hearing Monday. Babar Awan counsel for Imran […]

Confusion over Jameel Farooqui’s ‘arrest’

ISLAMABAD / KARACHI – August 22 (ONLINE) Islamabad Police on Monday claimed Bol TV’s anchor Jameel Farooqui has been arrested from Karachi over ‘falsely accusing the law enforcement agency of physically and sexually assaulting PTI leader Shahbaz Gill’. However, DAWN.com while quoting Zaman Town SHO […]

Govt considering charging Imran with ‘sedition’ cases

ISLAMABAD – August 21 (ONLINE) PML-N-led coalition government is considering launching ‘sedition’ case against former Prime Minister Imran Khan for his ‘anti-state’ and ‘provocative’ speech Saturday, interior minister Rana Sanaullah announced during a press conference Sunday. “This is all happening in continuation — from a […]

Polling concludes at Karachi’s NA-245 by-polls

KARACHI – August 21 (ONLINE) Polling concluded in the by elections in Karachi’s NA-245 constituency Sunday. DAWN reported that turnout improved during the final hours of polling, as citizens casted their vote to pick their representative for the seat that was vacated by PTI’s late […]

Imran recorded speeches to be aired with effective delay mechanism: PEMRA

ISLAMABAD, Aug 21 (APP): Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) on Sunday clarified that it had imposed ban on live coverage of Imran Khan’s speeches on electronicmedia, but they could telecast recorded speeches with effective delay mechanism in line with PEMRA code of conduct 2015. […]

Nawaz calls out for political consensus to resolve economic issues

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP): Former prime minister Muhammad Nawaz Sharif on Friday said present economic issues could be resolved through political consensus across the board. This he said while meeting the National Assembly Deputy Speaker Zahid Akram Durrani, who had called on the PML(N) supremo […]

PM Shehbaz meets Harvard University students, shares vision for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Aug 19 (APP):A delegation of students from Harvard University, United States Friday called on Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif here and discussed matters related to Pakistan. Federal Ministers Ahsan Iqbal, Marriyum Aurangzeb, SAPMs Ahad Cheema, Syed Fahad Hussain, Jahanzeb Khan, Coordinators to PM Bilal Azhar […]

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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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