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Shahbaz Gill terms metrobus bidding process dubious

LAHORE – Special Assistant to Prime Minister on Political Communication Dr Shahbaz Gill Wednesday termed the bidding process of the Metrobus as dubious alleging that it was not transparent and it caused huge financial loss to the national ex-chequer. Addressing a Press conference alongside PTI […]

Sanjrani starts consultations on open ballot for Senate polls

ISLAMABAD – Senate Chairman Muhammad Sadiq Sanjrani has started consultations with the relevant stakeholders to give Upper House’s response to the Supreme Court on presidential reference seeking an opinion on ‘open ballot’ for the Senate elections. Attorney General (AG) Khalid Jawed Khan on Wednesday called […]

Pb govt not serious in conducting LB polls: ECP

ISLAMABAD – The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) on Wednesday said that apparently the Punjab government was not serious in conducting the local government elections in the province. Showing annoyance over the failure of the Punjab govt to provide dates for the upcoming LG elections in the […]

Supreme Court wants stronger, brave NAB

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan on Wednesday accepted the post-arrest bail plea of Dr Dinshaw Hoshang Anklesaria, the main accused in the fake bank accounts case. The three-member SC bench comprising Justice Umar Ata Bandial, Justice Sajjad Ali Shah and Justice Sayyed Mazahar […]

Families of slain miners continue sit-in protest in sit-in protest

Thousands of Hazara community members along with families and relatives of ten slain miners, who were shot dead in Mach area of Kachi district on Sunday, continue their sit-in on Quetta’s Western Bypass with dead bodies on the fifth consecutive day (Thursday). Women, children and elderly persons […]

Gas leakage suffocates 6 lives in Mansehra

At least six people have died on Wednesday of suffocation due to gas leakage in a house of Mansehra. According to sources, the deceased included husband, wife and their four children. The bodies have been shifted by the security personnel to the hospital for further […]

Shahbaz Gill claims involvement of PMLN workers in car attack

Special Assistant to the Prime Minister (SAPM) on Political Communication Dr. Shahbaz Gill has accused the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) workers of attacking his car on Wednesday. Moreover, the SAPM said that the incident occurred when he was returning from an accountability court in Lahore. He told […]

NAB believes in zero corruption, 100pc development: Chairman

ISLAMABAD – Chairman National Accountability Bureau (NAB) Justice (R) Javed Iqbal has said that NAB believes in “Zero Corruption, 100% Development”. NAB is absolutely committed to root out corruption as our Father of the Nation Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah had termed “One of the biggest […]

SC directs to rebuild Hindu temple in Karak

ISLAMABAD – The Supreme Court of Pakistan yesterday directed the Evacuee Property Trust Board (EPTB) to reconstruct Samaadhi/Mandir in Karak and remove the encroachments from temples across the country and take action against officials involved in the encroachments. A three-member bench of the apex court headed by […]

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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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