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Uzbek envoy calls on Interior Minister, reviews progress on visa agreements

ISLAMABAD, Uzbekistan ambassador to Pakistan Aybek Arif Usmanov Monday called on Minister for Interior Sheikh Rashid Ahmed and discussed matters pertaining to mutual interests and existing ties between the two brotherly countries. During the meeting, the two sides also reviewed progress on visa agreements, and […]

Pakistan to take up India’s terror-financing issue at int’l level: FM

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan will take up the issue of India’s terror-financing at international level, Foreign Minister Shah Mahmood Qureshi said Monday. Qureshi in a statement said India’s nefarious designs posed a threat to regional security, which needed attention from the international community. He said Pakistan had […]

Future belongs to Gwadar emerging as ‘focal point of development’: PM

GWADAR, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said the future belonged to Gwadar emerging as the ‘focal point of development’ and ensuring prosperity for the entire country. Addressing at the launch of development projects and the signing ceremony of Memoranda of Understanding here in the […]

UNICEF provided medical care to 40,000 sick newborn babies

ISLAMABAD, As many as 40,000 sick newborns received medical care and 1,150 pre-term babies were managed using kangaroo care at 17 centres, via a strategic accountability framework for maternal and newborn healthcare, said a UNICEF Pakistan Annual report 2020. According to the report measures have […]

PDM’s Swat gathering nothing but picnic of jobless politicians: Fawad

ISLAMABAD, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain Sunday said the public meeting (Jalsa) of the Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) in Swat was nothing but the picnic of jobless politicians. In a statement, he said the PDM’s meeting failed miserably as its leaders had […]

PM to inaugurate Gwadar Free Zone, ink accords today

ISLAMABAD, Prime Minister Imran Khan will inaugurate the Gwadar Free Zone, the Expo Center and Agricultural Industrial Park, during his visit to the port city today (Monday). The prime minister will open three factories in Gwadar under the vision to boost economic activity. The Prime […]

NCOC issues guidelines for Eid-ul-Azha, allows outside cattle markets only

ISLAMABAD, The National Command and Operation Centre (NCOC) on Sunday issued detailed instructions to all the federating units for managing Eid-ul-Azha under strict Covid-19 safety protocols with cattle markets to be established outside the cities across the country. The NCOC has directed the provincial authorities […]

NUMS links academia, industry for indigenous production of WTS

ISLAMABAD, The National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS) is assisting the development of an industrial Wastewater Treatment System (WTS) through an academia-industry linkage to reduce operational cost and reuse decontaminated water for agriculture. Vice-Chancellor NUMS Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Muhammad Imran Majeed while appreciating the […]

Fawad urges opposition to share its agenda

ISLAMABAD, Minister for Information and Broadcasting Chaudhry Fawad Hussain on Sunday urged opposition to share its agenda or plan for progress and prosperity of Pakistan as mere criticism on Prime Minister Imran Khan was not enough. The purposeless wandering of opposition leadership from one destination […]

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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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