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Sanjrani promised to join PPP in last election, claims Bilawal

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party Chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari yesterday claimed that the government’s candidate for Senate Chairman Sadiq Sanjrani had promised to join the PPP when he was first elected for the top Senate slot. “No one knows why we voted for Sadiq Sanjrani […]

Party senators being asked not to vote for Gillani, says Maryam

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Vice-President Maryam Nawaz on Thursday alleged that her party senators were being called and asked not to vote for Pakistan Democratic Movement (PDM) candidates in today’s election for chairman and deputy chairman of the Senate. The government has nominated […]

Rehman Malik thanks Bilawal, Zardari on retirement as senator

ISLAMABAD – Pakistan People’s Party senior leader Rehman Malik yesterday thanked party chief Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Asif Ali Zardari as he retired as a senator. Speaking to journalists outside parliament house, he paid tribute to former premier Benazir Bhutto and said that he had learnt […]

Lahore court advises couple to reconcile for minor children’s sake

LAHORE – The Lahore High Court on Thursday advised a woman complainant and her husband to reconcile for their minor children’s sake. The Lahore court’s remarks came during the hearing of the woman’s petition in which she accused that her husband, identified as Abdul Razzaq, […]

US stimulus offers ‘significant’ boost to global economy: IMF

Washington – US President Joe Biden’s massive stimulus program is expected to boost US economic growth and also help to spur the global recovery, an IMF spokesman said Thursday. US GDP will expand five to six percent over three years with the injection of $1.9 trillion […]

JI to stay away from voting for Senate Chairman, Deputy Chairman

LAHORE – Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan has decided to abstain from voting in the Senate chairman and deputy chairman elections which are scheduled to be held on Friday. “We would not vote to any of the candidates of the government and opposition alliances. The JI believes both […]

PM Khan nominates Mirza Afridi for Deputy Chairman Senate

Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz on Thursday announced that Prime Minister Imran Khan has nominated Senator Mirza Mohammad Afridi for slot of Deputy Chairman Senate. Shibli Faraz, in a tweet, said that the nomination of Mirza Afridi gives representation to erstwhile Federally Administered […]

Senate elections showed how we are losing moral compass: PM Khan

While highlighting that the recent elections showed how we are losing our moral compass, Prime Minister Imran Khan on Thursday said states cannot deliver justice without moral authority. Moral decay and corruption have destroyed states throughout the history, he stressed. Imran Khan tweeted, “Our Prophet PBUH said “many nations […]

PM directs federal secretaries to visit Balochistan province every month

Prime Minister Imran Khan has directed the secretaries of all federal ministries to visit Balochistan province every month. According to the Prime Minister office, the direction is aimed at effectively addressing the sense of deprivation of the people of Balochistan and the province’s problems. The Prime Minister […]

PHC orders to ban TikTok

The Peshawar High Court on Thursday ordered Pakistani authorities to immediately ban video-sharing social networking service TikTok. The orders were issued by PHC Chief Justice Qaiser Rashid Khan, who was hearing a petition filed by a citizen seeking a ban on Tiktok. During a hearing of […]

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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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