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Eight truckloads of food items handed over to Afghan authorities

ISLAMABAD, Aug 13 (APP): Eight truckloads carrying food packages on Saturday were handed over to the Afghan authorities at Zeroline Torkham border crossing under Pak-Afghan Cooperation Forum’s arrangements. The package was sponsored / donated by Khubaib Foundation and contained food items of rice, cooking oil, […]

Nawaz Sharif ‘disappointed’ with govt’s ‘delivery’

ISLAMABAD – August 12 (ONLINE) PML-N supreme leader and former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Friday directed his younger brother and current Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif to provide immediate relief to masses. According to a source close to PML-N’s top brass, Nawaz Sharif is ‘disappointed’ […]

Imran Khan files nomination paper for NA-22 Mardan-III for by-polls

MARDAN, August 12, 2022 (Online): Former prime minister Imran Khan has submitted a nomination paper for NA-22 Mardan-III for the by election which fell vacant after the national assembly speaker accepted the resignation of former federal minister Ali Mohammad Khan here on Friday. Former federal […]

Police needs Gill’s phone to interrogate his social media comm: Kaira

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP):Prime Minister’s Advisor on Kashmir Affairs and Gilgit Baltistan Qamar Zaman Kaira on Friday said that police wanted to recover Shahbaz Gill’s mobile phone to interrogate his tweets and social media communication. Talking to a private news channel, he said women were […]

Journalist Shamim Ahmed Rizvi Passes away

ISLAMABAD, Aug 12 (APP): Renowned Journalist Syed Shamim Ahmed Rizvi Passed away on Thursday night in Islamabad. Rizvi started his journalistic carrier with eminent Urdu poet Faiz Ahmed Faiz in Pakistan Times and served in daily Muslim, Pakistan Observer, Pakistan Gulf Economic and Financial Times. […]

August 13 last-date for filing nominations for by-election on 4 NA seats

PESHAWAR, Aug 12 (APP): Tomorrow August 13 is last date for submission of nomination papers for by-election on four vacant National Assembly constituencies in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The constituencies are included NA-22 Mardan, NA-24 Charsadda, NA-31 Peshawar and NA-45 Kurram, said a press release issued by […]

Imran Khan slates violence against Shahbaz Gill

ISLAMABAD, August 12 (Online): PTI Chairman Imran Khan while condemning the torture against PTI leader Shahbaz Gill has said under what law and whose orders Shahbaz Gill is being subjected to torture. He said in his statement issued on social website twitter “if Shahbaz Gill […]

Atta Tarar moves LHC for stopping PTI public meeting in Lahore

LAHORE, August 12 (Online): Special Assistant to Prime Minster Atta Tarar has moved Lahore High Court (LHC) for stopping PTI public meeting in Lahore. Atta Tarar has filed petition in LHC through his counsel making chief secretary, deputy commissioner and PTI respondents. The petitioner has […]

Court grants bail to wife of Shahbaz Gill’s driver

ISLAMABAD, August 12 (Online): Court of judicial magistrate has granted bail to wife of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill’s driver besides ordering to release her. The bail plea in respect of wife of Izhar, driver of PTI leader Shahbaz Gill came up for hearing before court […]

FM Bilawal highlights Pakistan’s commitment to counter terrorism, separatism

ISLAMABAD – August 11 (ONLINE) Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari on Thursday reaffirmed Pakistan’s commitment to countering ‘the three evils of terrorism, extremism and separatism’, state media reported. Talking to Director of Sub-Committee on Counter-Terrorism of Shanghai Cooperation Organization Ruslan Mirzayev in Islamabad on Thursday, […]

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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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