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Smuggling harms country’s economy: PM Imran Khan

Islamabad – December 1 (Online): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday said smuggling was harming country’s economy and directed the authorities concerned to undertake emergency measures and bring out- of-box solutions to control smuggling of essential commodities. Chairing a meeting in Islamabad Wednesday, the premier […]

Lawyer gunned down in Karachi

KARACHI, Dec 01 (Online): A lawyer has been killed during firing on his car in Gulistan Jauhar Block- 13 here. The police officers rushed to the scene on information and the Rescue workers shifted the body to the hospital. The victim has been identified as […]

National Highways Safety Ordinance 2000: Senate body approves amendments

ISLAMABAD, Dec 01 (APP):A meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Communications was held under the chairmanship of Senator Prince Ahmed Omar Ahmadzai on Tuesday. The meeting reviewed in detail the private member’s bill for amendment in National Highways Safety Ordinance, 2000 which was introduced […]

Railways accelerate ongoing anti-encroachment operation against land grabbers

ISLAMABAD, Nov 30 (APP):Pakistan Railways (PR) has decided to accelerate its ongoing anti-encroachment operation against land grabbers across the country to recoup its land from different individuals, groups and even business organisations using it for residential, commercial and agriculture purposes for decades. “The encroachment operation […]

Govt to train 3,000 beekeepers under PM’s Apiculture Up-scaling Program

PESHAWAR, Nov 30 (APP):The government has decided to provide extensive professional training to 3,000 beginner beekeepers under the Prime Minister’s Apiculture Up-scaling Programme for Income and Rural Employment (ASPIRE) in next two years across the country including Azad Kashmir to bolster honey production. Under ASPIRE, […]

PTA blocks 526,082 fake SIMs

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) during the last three years has blocked about 526,082 fake SIMs and 360,569 Computerized National Identify Cards used for getting telecom sector gadgets. The authority also blocked around 86,000 mobile devices that were found involved in fraudulent activities, […]

Post arrest bail plea of Ali Wazir MNA delisted

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (Online): The case of post arrest bail of MNA Ali Wazir has been delisted. A 3-member bench of Supreme Court (SC) presided over by Justice Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Mansoor Ali Shah and Justice Sajjad Ali Shah was to take […]

SC dismisses plea seeking dismissal of NADRA officer

ISLAMABAD, Nov 29 (APP):The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a petition seeking dismissal of National Database and Registration Authority (NADRA) Shakargarh Incharge Muhammad Boota from service. A two-member SC bench comprising Chief Justice Gulzar Ahmed and Justice Muhammad Ali Mazhar heard the case. During 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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