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ADMINISTRATIVE CAPITAL: Islamabad
COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Karachi
GEOGRAPHY
Pakistan is situated in Southern Asia bordering Afghanistan to the north-west and Iran to the west while China borders the country in the north and India to the east.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 177 Million. Muslims account for about 95% of the population.
CLIMATE
The climate of Pakistan is characterized by hot summers and cool winters and it is generally varied throughout the country. Summer temperatures may go high as 38°C while in winter it may go low as 4°C.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Urdu and Englsih are the two official languages. Punjabi, Saraik and Pashto are widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT+5
Summer: GMT +6
BUSINESS HOURS
Government: 8 AM to 3 PM
General: 9 AM to 5 PM
(In many schools and enterprises, Friday is usually considered a half-day)
HOLIDAYS
Independence Day: August 14th
Pakistan Day: March 23rd
May Day: May 1st
Birthday of Quaid-e-Azam: December 25th
Muslim Festival (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
CURRENCY
Pakistani Rupee
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 15
Medical: 115
Fire: 16
Introduction to Pakistan
The country of Pakistan is located along the Arabian Sea and is surrounded by, Afghanistan, India, Iran and China. The country lies on the ancient trading routes of Khyber and Bolan that connected Asia with Europe.The area of present-day Pakistan was home to the Indus Valley Civilization, which is regarded as one of the oldest civilizations in the world. Pakistan is one of the countries that has all types of topography including sea, desert, green, dry and snow-capped mountains.
Islamabad, the capital of Pakistan is a relatively newly planned city. The city has a serene atmosphere despite the fact that it houses a number of government offices and buildings. Taxis are plentiful in the city; car rentals are also a good way to navigate in the city. Travellers should definitely visit the Lok Virsa Museum that has 25 galleries spanning over four blocks. The National Art Gallery is also a charming place to visit. The Daman-e-Koh is a stunning viewpoint.
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The Monument of Minar-e-Pakistan
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Standing proudly in the center of the Iqbal Park in Lahore is the Minar-e-Pakistan. The Minar was built as a tribute to the Lahore Resolution passed in 1940. It is one of the most important national monuments of Pakistan. The monument rises to a height of about 60m with the floors and walls rendered constructed with stone and marble. The… -
Baltistan Overview
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Spanning in the north-east end of Pakistan is the region of Baltistan. Baltistan is known to be among the most beautiful destinations in Pakistan. The region features the most magnificent mountain scenery and possibilities of mountain climbing, trekking and hiking. Baltistan is also home to the largest glaciers and the place where three largest mountain ranges meet, namely the Karakorams,… -
Pakistan Monument in Islamabad
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Standing as a symbol of the four provinces and three territories of Pakistan is the ‘Pakistan Monument in Islamabad'. The construction of the monument was started in the year 2004 and the monument was inaugurated in 2007. -
Jamea Markaz Uloom Islamia Mansoora (JMUIM), Pakistan
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Multan Overview
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Multan is located in the south of Punjab in Pakistan and is at times called as the "City of Saints". Visitors can start their sightseeing from the old city where they can visit the Multan Fort. There is also a park in the complex known as the Fort Qasim Park. -
Overview of cities along the Indus River
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Ibn Battuta took almost three to four months to cover the journey between the Hindu Kush Mountains and the Indus plain. It is mentioned that he reached the Indus River sometime in September 1333. It took him 15 days to cross the desert to the south of Ghazna to reach the Indus in the Larkana district in Sindh. -
Pakistan Overview
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The country of Pakistan is located along the Arabian Sea and is surrounded by, Afghanistan, India, Iran and China. The country lies on the ancient trading routes of Khyber and Bolan that connected Asia with Europe.
