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Pakistan played positive role for Afghan reconciliation, evacuations: Envoy

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Pakistan’s Ambassador to Afghanistan Mansoor Ahmad Khan Thursday said that Pakistan has played a very positive role in the recent situation in Kabul particularly for the evacuations of the stranded people. To alleviate the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan, the international community needs […]

PML-N wins PP-206 Khanewl by-elections: Unofficial results

KHANEWAL, Dec 16 (APP):Pakistan Muslim League (PML N) candidate Rana Muhammad Saleem won the PP-206 by-elections. According to unofficial results, PML-N candidate took 47649 votes and PTI candidate Naureen Nishat Daha bagged 34030 votes and remained second while PPP candidate Syed Barjees Haider obtained 15059 […]

OIC Secretary-General in Islamabad to attend extraordinary moot on Afghanistan

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):Secretary-General of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) Hissein Brahim Taha Thursday arrived here to attend the 17th Extraordinary Meeting of the OIC Council of Foreign Ministers, being held here on December 19, 2021 to discuss the humanitarian situation in Afghanistan. On […]

Disengaging with Afghanistan would be disadvantageous for the world: PM

Islamabad December 15 (Online): Prime Minister Imran Khan has said Pakistan will provide all out support for Afghanistan to avert humanitarian crisis. He was chairing the second meeting of Apex Committee on Afghanistan in Islamabad on Wednesday. The meeting was attended by Foreign Minister Shah […]

Lahore foggy weather: PIA shifts few flight operations to Islamabad

ISLAMABAD, Dec 16 (APP):The dense fog in Lahore has forced Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) to change the schedule of some of its flights and shift these to Islamabad International Airport (IIAP) for their smooth operations. “Due to intense fog in Lahore, the PIA has changed […]

PAF pays tributes 1971 War martyrs; Tamgha-i-Jurrat recipients

ISLAMABAD, Dec 15 (APP):Pakistan Air Force (PAF) on Wednesday paid tribute to the martyrs of 1971 War for their unprecedented courage, sacrifice and their war heroics. The PAF’s Directorate General Public Relations released a short documentary film based on 1971 Pak-India war heroes Flight Lieutenant […]

New York property reference against Asif Zardari beyond law: IHC

ISLAMABAD, Dec 14 (Online): Islamabad High Court (IHC) has declared New York property reference framed by NAB against former president Asif Ali Zardari is beyond law. The court remarked all the cases of NAB are spoiled being not in conformity with law. The court ordered […]

MQM leader terms PPP as ‘Wadera Gang’

Karachi-December 14 (Online): Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM) leader Khawaja Izharul Hassan on Tuesday has termed the Pakistan people’s party (PPP) as the ‘Wadera Gang’, said that hatred is the old trait of this party. Talking to media on Tuesday, Khawaja Izharul Hassan said that the […]

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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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