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Pakistan launch customized guide on cross-border electronic evidence

ISLAMABAD, JAN 29 (Online): Pakistan has launched Customized Practical Guide on Requesting Evidence Across Border to combat drugs and crimes. The Practical Guide was launched at an event jointly organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the UN Office on Drugs and Crimes in […]

FIA launches crackdown against currency smuggling

Islamabad-January 29 (Online): Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) has launched crackdown against currency smuggling. According to media report, FIA commercial bank circles conducted an operation in Peshawar tool plaza and arrested a person. FIA has recovered local and foreign currency worth of more than Rs 20 […]

PM Imran Khan urges top corporations to raise employees’ salaries

ISLAMABAD, Jan 29 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Saturday once again appealed to the top corporations in Pakistan to increase salaries of their employees after registering a record profit of worth Rs 950 billion last year. On his twitter handle, the prime minister also appreciated […]

Former National Bank vice-president jailed for 4-years

ISLAMABAD – January 28 (ONLINE): Former senior officer of the National Bank of Pakistan (NBP) Usman Saeed was awarded four-year jail term for committing financial corruption of millions of rupees, it emerged Friday. According to private news channel, court also awarded Usman Saeed, a former […]

Jamat-e-Islami ends sit-in after talks with PPP

KARACHI, Jan 28 (APP): Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Friday ended sit-in from outside of the Sindh Assembly against the Sindh Local Government (amendment) bill 2021 after successful dialogue with the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leaders. Later, addressing workers convention at Idara Noor-e-Haq, JI Karachi chief Engr Hafiz […]

Corona cases will start dropping by mid of February: PMA

ISLAMABAD, JAN 28 (Online): Pakistan Medical Association (PMA) has said the corona cases will start declining by the mid of February besides appealing to the people to wear mast at every cost. PMA secretary general Dr Qaisar Sajjad said the corona cases will start dropping […]

I am opposed to life time disqualification: Barrister Aitzaz

ISLAMABAD, Jan 27 (Online): Legal expert Barrister Aitzaz Ahsan has said he is opposed to life time disqualification. “ it has been my stance from the very beginning there should be no life time disqualification. However neither any person specific petition should be filed nor […]

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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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