pakistani culture, National And Regional culture, Convergence And Divergence

1. The Culture of Pakistan.. !

2. •Saqib Saeed
•Kamran Akhtar
•Rana Umar

3. Education
• More than 132 universities
• Parallel education system, public
and private
• Ali Moeen Nawazish - Guinness
Book of World Records with 23
subjects in A-levels

4. Sports
• National game – Field Hockey
• Most popular game – Cricket
Won the Cricket World Cup in
1992 and T-20 World Cup in 2009

5. Music
• There are four main families of
musical instruments in Pakistan
and more than six hundred
Pakistani musical instruments;
the most well known are
the sitar, tabla, rabab,
dhool and bansuri.

6. THE FOUR PROVINCES OF
PAKISTAN

7. Punjab

8. Punjab
1. Punjab is the most
populous province of Pakistan, with
approximately 56% of the country's
total population
2. The main languages
are Punjabi and Saraiki
3. Lahore has traditionally been the
capital of Punjab for a thousand
years; it is Punjab's main cultural,
historical, administrative and
economic center.

9. BADSHAHI MOSQUE

13. Sindh

14. Sindh
1. Geographically it is the third largest
province of Pakistan
2. It is hot in the summer and mild in
winter.
3. Sindhi is the sole official language
4. Karachi is the largest city,
main seaport and the as well as
the capital of the province of Sindh.
5. It was the original capital of Pakistan
until the construction of Islamabad

18. KPK

19. • Previously known as the North-West Frontier
Province
• The main ethnic group in the province is
the Pashtuns
• The principal language is Pashto
• Tribal system
• Most beautiful province
KPK

24. Kalash Tribe

25. Balochistan

26. Balochistan is the
largest province (by
area) of Pakistan
Scarcely populated
Balochistan

30. Pakistani cuisine
Refined blend of varıous regional
cooking traditions of the South
Asia . Pakistani cuisine is known
for its richness and flavour. It has
been partly influenced by Arab,
Persian, and Indian Cuisine, it
retains its own distinct Pakistani
flavour.

31. Within Pakistan, cuisine varies
greatly from region to region,
reflecting the country's ethnic
and cultural diversity.
Given the diversity of the people of Pakistan, cuisines
generally differ from home to home and may be totally
different than the mainstream Pakistani cuisine.

32. • As religion defines culture, so it is with the
food in pakistan as Muslims are forbidden to
eat pork or consume alcohol and
then halal dietary guidelines are strictly
observed.
• Pakistanis focus on other areas of food such
as beef, lamb, chicken, fish and vegetables as
well as traditional fruit and dairy products.

33. Pakistani dishes are known for having spicy flavours,
and some dishes often contain liberal amounts of oil
which contributes to a richer flavour.
Cumin seeds, chilli powder, turmeric, Garam Masala is
a very popular blend of spices used in many Pakistani
dishes.

34. Barbeque and kebabs
• Kebabs are a staple item in Pakistani cuisine
today, and one can find countless varieties of
kebabs all over the country.

35. Rice dishes
• Biryani is a very popular dish in Pakistan and
has many varieties such as Lahori and Sindhi
biryani

36. Pakistani
bride and
groom

37. Mehndi Barat Walima

40. National And Regional Culture

41. Islam in Government
• Increased involvement of Islam in the
Pakistani Government since 1984
Referendum
• Enforcement of Sharia or Islamic Law
since 1985
• Assessment by the Shariat/Islamic Court
regarding federal laws

42. Islam in constitution
The Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan 1973,
Preamble states:
• Whereas sovereignty over the entire universe belongs to
Almighty Allah alone, and the authority to be exercised by
the people of Pakistan within the limits prescribed by Him
is a sacred trust…
• Wherein the principles of democracy, freedom, equality,
tolerance and social justice, as enunciated by Islam, shall be
fully observed…
• Wherein the Muslims shall be enabled to order their lives
in the individual and collective spheres in accordance with
the teachings and requirements of Islam as set out in the
Holy Quran and Sunnah.
(<www.pakistanconstitution-law.com>)

43. Role of Islam in Pakistan
• Islam established as state ideology to distinguish
Pakistan’s identity as separate from Hindu India.
• Islam used as the basis for the creation and
unification of a separate state, not expected to
serve as a model for government (Blood 1994).
• Islam remains an important element of national
identification and is a central issue in Pakistan’s
politics.
(Haqqani 2004, pp.87-9)

44. Controversy over Islam’s role
Arguments :
• Islamic ideology is essential to bind its
culturally diverse people together.
• Insistence on Islamic ideology, in
opposition to regional demands, has
alienated regional groups and eroded
national unity (Pakistan 2008).

45. Islam in Pakistan
• Islam deeply rooted in Pakistan’s history
• Links to Pakistani military and the Pakistani
elite’s world view (Haqqani 2004, p.85).
• Military rule fomented religious military
presence in Pakistan.
• Islamists gained disproportionate influence
over the country’s overall direction.
• Islam used as the means of achieving a
common bond and unity (Haqqani 2004,
pp.91-96).

46. Conclusion
While Islamic ideology remains
important in Pakistan, the
implications exacerbated by military
rule and fundamentalism complicate
Pakistan’s political situation and
reduce its ability to be identified as a
functional modern state.

47. “The Diverse Cultures of Four Provinces
of Pakistan”

48. Sindh
IslamabadBalochistan
Punjab
Khyber Pakhtoon Khwah
Introduction to The Islamic
Republic of PAKISTAN
Balochistan

49. LOCATION
Pakistan is situated in South Asia, bodering the Arabian Sea, between India
on the East , Iran and Afghanistan on the West and China in the North.

50. Facts
• Date of Independence: August 14, 1947
• Official Name: The Islamic Republic of Pakistan
• Religion: Islam
• Capital: Islamabad
• Type of Government: Parliamentary Democracy
• Population: 180 Million (2011 estimate)
• Area: 310,404 square miles
• National Language: Urdu
• Regional Languages: Punjabi, Sindhi, balochi &
Pashto
• Unit of Currency: Pakistani Rupee
• Major Crops: Wheat, Rice, cotton, Mize, Grams ,
Sugar cane,, pulses etc.

51. Characteristics of Pakistani People
 Civilized
 Hospitalable
 Hard Working
 Skillful
 Patriotic
 Brave
 Direct
 Respectful
• Aesthetic Sense
• Helpful
• Spiritual
• Business Minded
• Daring
 Caring
 Forgiving
 Loving
 Creative

52. Religious Uniformity
Pakistan is an ideological Islamic state. Its
existence is due to Islam. So Pakistani culture is primarily
based on the Islamic way of life.

53. Islamabad, The Capital City

54. The Mountain Ranges
• Karakoram range
• Himalayan range
• Hindu kush range
• Sulaiman Mountains range

56. PUNJAB

57. Map & Detail of Punjab
Land of Five Rivers
 Languages: Punjabi , Urdu &
Siraiki
 Capital City: Lahore
 Area:205344km square
 Literacy Rate: 56%
 Districts: 34

58. RIVERS
Punjab has been blessed with the “following five
rivers, that is why it is called the “Land of Five Rivers”.
1. River Ravi
2. River Indus
3. River Sutlej
4. River Chenab
5. River Jhelum

59. Famous Buildings
of Punjab

60. VILLAGE LIFE Of PUNJAB
 Pakistan is an agricultural country.
 Most of its population lives in the
villages.
 Villages of Pakistan are very
traditional.
 A typical Pakistani village is situated
away from the noise of a city.
 It is a peaceful and silent place.
 There are green trees, vast meadows,
and flowery bushes in every village.

61.  The blossoming flowers, fragrant
air, the rising and setting sun all
leave a healthy influence on the
health of villagers.
 Most of the village people have
simple habits and limited needs.
•It consists of unpaved paths and
streets.
•Its houses are made of mud.
However, now villagers have
started to make their houses of
bricks.
VILLAGE LIFE Of PUNJAB

62. DRESSES

63. Traditional Kurta Sherwani

64. Punjab Special Food

65. • Cholistan is in tact the biggest
desert in Pakistan
• This famous desert is 30 Km
from Bahawalpur and
comprises of an area of 16,000
sq.km.
• The Thal desert is
situated in Punjab,
Pakistan. Its vast area is
mainly between the
Jhelum and Sindh rivers
near the Pothohar
Plateau.
BEAUTIFUL DERSERS OF PUNJAB

66. BEAUTY OF PUNJAB

67. Marriage Ceremonies

68. Bridal Jewellery Gold & Diamond)

69. Bassant Kite Festival

70. Arts & Crafts

71. MUSIC

72. Sindh

73. SINDH PROVINCE
(INDUS VALLEY 5000 YEARS OLD CIVILIZATION)
Bab-ul-Islam
(Gateway to Islam in the Indo-Pakistan
subcontinent)

74. Map & Demographics of Sindh
•History: Years Old ( Moen jo Daro)
•Status: Province
•Capital: Karachi
•Area: 54,407 sq miles
•Languages: Sindhi (Provincial)
Urdu (National)
English (Official)
•Other: Punjabi, Pashto,Balochi,
Saraiki, Birahwi &Gujarati
•Districts: 23
•Towns: 119
•Main Crops: Cotton, rice, wheat and
sugarcane, Orange, Mango,
Dates
Products: Goat, Lamb, Cow, Camel, Coal,
Gas, Petroleum ( Badin
Thar)Fertilizers
Special Features: Seaport, River Indus, Indus Motor
Company(Toyota), Oil Fields, Steel,

75. Traditional Sindhi Dresses

76. Art & Skills

77. Beauty of Thar- The Desert of Sindh

78. Jewelry of Sindh

79. Sindhi Cultural Objects
Traditional lady’s Chappal Meal Pot Hand Fan

80. Poetry & Music
Shah Abdul Latif Bhitai
The Greatest Poet of Sindh
Abida Parveen ( Sufi Music Singer) Alan Faqir

81. Public Entertainment of Sindh

82. Special Food of Sindh
Palla Fish Lotus Root Lotus Seeds Lorh
Pickle Sindhi Biryani Butter Desi Chicken Saag

83. Beautiful Landscape of Sindh

85. World Famous Personalities of Sindh
Quaid e Azam
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
The Founder of Pakistan
Quaid-e- Awam
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Former Primer Minister
Of Pakistan
Martyr Queen
Benazir Bhutto
Former Prime Minister of
Pakistan
First Woman PM in Muslim
World
Asif Ali Zardari
The President of Pakistan

86. We show our
respect for
Mr. Barak Obama,
The president of USA
by giving him
the traditional look of Sindhi Person

87. Culture of
Balochistan

88. Introduction
• Area: Largest province
• Capital: Quetta
• Division: 6
• Districts: 30
• Special Features: Mineral and Gawadar sea port.

89. Brief History
The history of Baluchistan covers thousand of years from the first century to
the third century with Iran and Afghanistan .Before partition of the subcontinent
Baluchistan was an independent state but when Pakistan came into being then
Mir Ahmed Yar khan who was the king of Baluchistan decided to affiliate with the
government of Pakistan

90. EDUCATION

91. •social
FESTIVALS

92. Religious Festivals
Eid is our religious festival which we celebrate
two time in a year. we also celebrate Eid meelad
ul Nabi which is the birthday of our holy prophet
Muhammad (PBUH)

93. Social Fesitvals
Sibi mela is our social festival that is traces its roots to
ancient human civilization. this festival attracts people
from across the country. It is attended by the common
folk, ministers and other government officials.

94. SIBI MELLA ( Festival)

96. Food
• Sajji is the favorite food of Baluchistan people.
It is roast mutton.
• Baluchi eat sajji with chapatti.
• Kiddy kebab.

97. Dresses
•Men wear mostly shalwar and kameez ( shirt and trouser) with
waist coat and use turban. Men also wear Baluchi chapel shoes.
•Women wear specially designed Baluchi suits.

98. Dance and music
• Dance in a circle( chap)
• Baluchi folk violin and drums are played.
• We have balochi dance at the beat of music around
• the dramers

99. Bolan pass
Gawadar sea port
Ziarat valley

100. Treasure
Minerals
Beautiful Landscape
Palm trees in Panjgur

101. Treasure
Minerals found in Recode
Beautiful Landscapes
Palm Trees in Panjgur

102. Markhor , Wild Goat (Chiltan)
Natural gas (Sui)
Coal in Chamalang

103. Baluchistan produces fruits

105. KHABAR PAKHTON KHAW

106. Khyber Pukhtoon Khawa

107. The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is largely located on
the Iranian plateau and Eurasian land plate.
while peripheral eastern regions are located
near the Indian subcontinent and this has led
to seismic activity in the past.
It covers an area of 74,521 km² (28,773 sq mi).
It is the smallest Province of Pakistan by area.
It lies in a region where Indian subcontinent
meets the Hindu kash of Afghanistan
Geography

108. History
Since the ancient times numerous groups have invaded Khyber
Pakhtunkhwa including the Persian, Greek, Turks. Mughals and the
British b/w 2000 and 1500 BC. The Aryans spilt off into and Iranian
branch represented by Pashtun which is came into being as dominant.

109. KPk Education Institutions

110. SPORTS

111. People and culture
.
•Simple and loving
•Hospitable
•Brave
•Patriotic
Language
•Regional language is Pashto
and some people speak
Hindko .Balti

112. Main Cities Of KPK
D.I .Khan
Mardan
Nowshera Charsada
Hazara Abbotabad
Kohat

113. FAMOUS MOSQUES OF KPK

116. Customs and Traditions of KPK

117. Dress and music in KPK
1. Rabab
2. Drum
3. Guitar etc

119. Dresses
In big cities usually wear shalwar
kameez (shirt and trouser) and
women cover their head with
dopatta.

120. Tourism Attraction
•The northern areas in KPK are famous and
attractive for the tourist.
•They are rich in natural beauty.
•The second highest mountain peak
of the world that is K2 is also in northern areas.

121. Tourism Attraction
Wadi e nieelam

123. K2

124. CROPS OF KPK

126. JEWELRY & GEMS OF KPK

127. DAMS OF KPK

128. Dresses & Embroidery