Pakistan

contents 1-Pakistan
 2- history of pakistan
 3-symbols of pakistan
 4-national anthem of pakistan
 5-Provinces of pakistan
 6-Touresm in pakistan
 7-Beautiful and historical buildings of pakistan
 8-Education of pakistan
 9-Food items in pakistan
 10-Sports
 11-pakistan cuisine
 13-Armed forces
 12- Music and culture
 13-Recent problems in pakistan

Hello to every body!!!!
Many people called me,
the country of lush green
plane

some alsocalled me the land of
beautiful lakes

And some called me the
land of sky touching
mountains

One of my city is also
known as
The city of light

IthreafAllam Iqbal
I am the faith ofQuaid-e-Azam
I am the dream of Allam Iqbal

Pakistan
I am………….. I am

I have a population of 187.1 million
people

I am richin many natural
resourcesespeciallyin natural
gas

My soil is very fertile for the cultivation
of wheat, rice etc that’s why people
called me an agriculture country

Pakistan Known as
"Center of Muslim World"

The GuinnessBook has certified that 541,176
saplings planted in Pakistan have set a world
record.

I am peaceful country
But now a days people of worldpictured
me as a terrorist state .I cried that I am not
but no one listening to me

Pakistan'spoliticalhistorybegan with the birth of
the AllIndia Muslim League in 1906 to protect.
On 29 December 1930, philosopherSir
Muhammad Iqbalcalledfor an autonomous new
statein "northwestern India for IndianMuslims".

The League rose to popularity in the
late 1930s. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
espoused theTwoNationTheoryand
led the League to adopt theLahore
Resolutionof 1940,
demanding the formation of
independent states in the East and the
West of British India, on14 August
1947.

in 1956 lead to Pakistan declaring
itself Islamic republic with the adoption
of democratic system.
Iskander Mirza became the first president
as well as first Bengali in 1956.

Pakistan's defeat inthe war ultimately led to the
secession of East Pakistan and the birth of
Bangladesh
Democracy again returned whichwas resumed from
1972 to 1977 underleftist PPP ledbyZulfikar Ali
Bhutto, until hewas vanquished byGeneral Zia-ul-
Haq,who became the country's third military
president.

With thedeath of President Zia-ul-Haqin 1988, the
new generalelections announcedthevictory of PPPled
by Benazir Bhuttowho was elevated as the country's first
femalePrime Minister of Pakistan.
Over the nextdecade, she alternatedpower with
conservative PakistanMuslim League-N(PML(N)) led
by Nawaz Sharif, as the country's political and economic
situationbecoming worsen.

Musharrafheld nation-widegeneral electionsin
2002 to transfer the executive powers to newly
elected Prime Minister ZafarullahKhanJamali,

Benazir Bhuttowas assassinatedwhichresulted in a series
of importantpoliticaldevelopmentswhen left-wing
allianceled by PPP.
The historicgeneral elections held in 2013 marked the
return of PML(N)coming to national prominencewith
Prime MinisterNawaz Sharifassumingthe leadershipof
the country for the third time in the history.

National Symbolsof Pakistan
Eachcountry of the worldadoptssome signsor emblems,
whichthey regard as the representative of their country
'straits.
 Pakistanhas several official nationalsymbolsincludinga
historicdocument, a flag, an emblem, an anthem, a
memorial tower aswell asseveral nationalheroes.

Monument
NATIONAL MONUMENT- ISLAMABAD

APPROVAL OF NATIONAL ANTHEM
 ON 4TH AUGUST 1954
FEDERAL CABINET APPROVED
HAFEEZ JALUNDHRI’S
ANTHEM AS AN OFFICIAL
PAKISTAN NATIONAL
ANTHEM.
 IT WAS BROADCASTED ON
RADIO PAKISTAN, FIRST TIME
ON 13TH AUGUST 1954.
ABUL AL- ASAR
HAFEEZ
JALLUNDHRI

FIRST STANZA OF NATIONAL
ANTHEM
Urdu
: ‫باد‬ ‫شاد‬ ‫سرزمین‬ ‫پاک‬
‫باد‬ ‫شاد‬ ‫حسین‬ ‫کشور‬
‫عالیشان‬ ‫عزم‬ ‫نشان‬ ‫تو‬
!‫پاکستان‬ ‫ارض‬
‫باد‬ ‫شاد‬ ‫یقین‬ ‫مرکز‬
Transliteration
Pāk sarzamīnshād bād
Kishwar-e-hasīnshād bād
Tūnishān-e-`azm-e-`ālīshān
Arz-e-Pākistān!
Markaz-e-yaqīn shād bād
Translation
Blessed be the sacredland
Happy be the bounteous
realm
Symbol ofhigh resolve
Land ofPakistan!

SECOND STANZA OF NATIONAL
ANTHEM
Urdu
: ‫نظام‬ ‫کا‬ ‫سرزمین‬ ‫پاک‬
‫عوام‬ ‫اخوت‬ ‫قوت‬
‫سلطنت‬ ، ‫ملک‬ ، ‫قوم‬
!‫باد‬ ‫تابندہ‬ ‫پائندہ‬
‫مراد‬ ‫منزل‬ ‫باد‬ ‫شاد‬
Transliteration
Pāk sarzamīnkā nizām
Qūwat-e-ukhūwat-e-`awām
Qaum, mulk,saltanat
Pā-inda tābinda bād!
Shād bād manzil-e-murād
Translation
Theorder of this sacred land
Is the mightof the brotherhood of the
people
May the nation, the country,and the state
Shinein gloryeverlasting!
Blessed bethe goal of our ambition

THIRD STANZA OF NATIONAL
ANTHEM
Urdu
: ‫ہالل‬ ‫و‬ ‫ستارہ‬ ‫پرچم‬
‫کمال‬ ‫و‬ ‫ترقی‬ ‫رہبر‬
‫حال‬ ‫شان‬ ‫ماضی‬ ‫ترجمان‬
!‫استقبال‬ ‫جان‬
‫ذوالجالل‬ ‫خدائے‬ ‫سایۂ‬
Transliteration
Parcham-e-sitāra-o-hilāl
Rahbar-e-tarraqqī-o-kamāl
Tarjumān-e-māzī, shān-e-hāl
Jān-e-istiqbāl!
Sāyah-e-Khudā-e-Zū-l-Jalāl
Translation
This flag of the crescent and star
Leads the way to progress and
perfection
Interpreter of our past, glory of our
present
Inspiration of our future!
Symbolof the protection of God,
Owner of Majesty

THE FOUR PROVINCES
OF PAKISTAN

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.

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

KPK
• 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

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

tourism in Pakistan
 Pakistan is home of most stunning
Himalayan peaks, including K-2 and various
magnificent valleys. It has beautiful Arabian
Sea, deserts, Indus valley, ancient Buddha’s
civilization carved in its mountains and
historic forts.
 With all this it is suppose to be one of the
world’s greatest tourist destinations.

tourism in Pakistan
attract tourist from around the world the number has
been dropping each year.
 This year it dropped by 6% as compared to the figures
of last year. Presently it’s the harsh image that is
discouraging travel and tourism.” Things are not good
in many parts of the world.
 There are crime problems. There are slums. There are
terrorist problems.

1. Ali Masjid
Ali Masjid is a mosque situatedalong the KhyberPass that
snakes throughthe border of Pakistanand Afghanistan.
 According to thelegend, themosque derives its namefrom the
Islamic caliph, Hazrat Ali; local traditions put thathetraveled
the area. True or false, serves asa stopping point along the way,
which hasserved asa gateway to
 the mosque gives a spectacular image and the empires.

3. Minar-e-Pakistan
 Literally meaning the “Tower of Pakistan,” the Minar
was completed during a span of eight years from 1960
to 1968. The monument is located on the same
grounds where the famous Lahore Resolution was
passed in 1940.
 Such has been its importance that when Indian Prime
Minister Vajpayee came to Pakistan,
 he visited the tower which washed away any
misconception of India's reluctance in accepting
Pakistan as a state.

4. Pakistan Monument
 Completed in three years from 2004 to 2007, the
Pakistan Monument is a symbolic representation of
the four provinces of the country.
 Situated in Islamabad at a public park, the Monument
attracts visitors who are amazed at its architectural
brilliance.
 The interior of its huge petals is decorated with
beautiful Islamic murals.

5. Lahore Fort
 As the name suggests, this fort is situated in the city
of Lahore – in fact, it is one of the prized buildings of
the walled-city of Lahore or Old Lahore.
 Although the origins of the fort are older, the present
structure is said to have been built by the Mughal
emperor Akbar. The Fort itself acted as a geo-strategic
site that met Kashmir, the Afghan areas, and Multan.
Decorated with Mughal architecture,
 the Fort complex includes such architectural marvels
as Sheesh Mahal (Palace of Mirrors) and Badshahi
Mosque.

6. Shalimar Bagh
 Built by Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, the Shalamar
Bagh is one of the most beautiful sites in Pakistan.
 Its gardens and refreshing fountains attract a large
number of visitors.
 It has a total of 410 fountains at all levels and a large
variety of fruit trees.

7. Quaid's Residency
 Situated in Ziarat, a hill station in Balochistan
province, the Residency was where Pakistan's founder
Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah spent the last
days of his life.

8. Iqbal's Tomb
 The tomb of Allama Muhammad Iqbal at Lahore is an
important national monument. The tomb is located in
the Hazuri Bagh between the Lahore Fort and
Badshahi Mosque.
 Set in beautiful red sandstone, Iqbal’s importance to
Pakistan renders this building historical significance.

9. Islamia College
 Situated in Peshawar, Islamia College was established
in 1913 by Nawab Sir Sahabzada Abdul Qayyum and Sir
George Roos Kelps.
 Later on, the students of Islamia College played an
important role in the movement of independence for
Pakistan; even Jinnah visited the College thrice.

10. Mazar-e-Quaid
 Situated in Karachi, Mazar-e-Quaid is the tomb of
Pakistan's founder Muhammad Ali Jinnah. Established in
1970,
 the tomb is an iconic representation of the city of Karachi.
Every year, on national holidays, the site is visited by
prominent leaders to pray tribute to Jinnah.
 Not only the founder, but other prominent leaders, namely
Liaqat Ali Khan, Abdur Rab Nishtar, Fatima Jinnah, and
Nur-ul-Amin are also buried in the same mausoleum.

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.

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

 As religon 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.

Pakistanidishes are knownfor having spicy flavours, and some dishes
oftencontainliberal amountsof oilwhich contributes to a richer
flavour.
Cuminseeds, chilli powder, turmeric, Garam Masala is a very popular
blend of spices used in many Pakistanidishes.

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

Ricedishes
Biryani is a very popular dish in Pakistan and has
many varieties such as Lahori and Sindhi biryani

01) The Largest producerof Ghee
02) 2nd largest producerof Chickpeas
03) 4th largest producer of Cotton
Pakistan Is

04) 4th largestproducer of Apricot
05) 4th largest producerof Sugarcane
06) 5th largest producerof Onion
Pakistan Is

07) 5th largest producerof Milk
08) 6th largest producerof Date Palm
09) 7th largest producer of Mango
Pakistan Is

10) 8th largest producerof Rice
11) 9th largest producerof Wheat
12) 10th largest producer of Oranges
Pakistan Is

Cricket
01) Pakistanis the world champion of 1992
ODI World cup
02) Pakistanis the winner 0f 2009 T20 World Cup
03) Pakistanhasmore than 50 world records in
this game

Hockey
05) Pakistanplays 6 finalof hockey world cup which is
also a world record
04) Pakistanwin hockey world cup 4 times which
is a record up tillnow
06) Sohail Abbas is the holder of the world record for
the most goals scored(274 ) in international
competition

Squash
43) Jansher Khan won a record total of eight World
Open titles
44) The most men’s squash world championship
team titles is won by Pakistan, in 1977, 1981, 1983,
1985, 1987, and 1993 .

85% ofthe world’s football is made in
Sialkot

Pakistan is 7th Nuclear Power of the World

Pakistanis7th largest Standing Arm
Force in the World
Pakistan manufactured Al-Khalid
tank which is onethe best tank of
the world

Pakistanhas manufactured
the best Cruse missileof the
world
(Babur range=750km)
Pakistanis among
few countriesthat
canmanufactures
submarines

In war of 1965 Pakistan fighter pilot
M.M.Alam destroy 9 enemy airplanes
which is the world record
He destroy 5 of them in less than a
minute which is also a world record
Pakistan is among only few countries of the world that can
design, produce and manufacture airplanes. e.g. JF17
thunder

Pakistan also achieves the
ability to produce auto pilot spy

Education institutions in Pakistan
Pakistanhas bothprivateand publicuniversities,many
of which are supported by theGovernment of Pakistan
and the Provincial governments.
Apartfrom these there are privateuniversities
supportedby various bodies andsocieties.
 Pakistanproduces about445,000 universitygraduates
and 10,000 computer science graduates per year.
4/19/2015 Educational institutes of Pakistan 124

Education institutions in Pakistan
HEC recognizes132 institutions of which 73 are public
universitiesand 59 are private universities.There are 127
Universitiesin total that arefully functional though.
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Education
Morethan 132 universities
Parallel education system,public andprivate.

Pakistan is the World's 9th Largest English Speaking Country
MoinAli Nawazishmakinga
WorldRecord by passing 23 A
levelExams
Pakistan has World 7th largest Pool of Scientists and Engineers

Scientists
Pakistani scientist Abdus Salam got Nobel Prizein Physics
(Stockholm, Sweden1979)
Dr Atta ur Rehman is the first
Muslimscientist to receivethe
UNESCO SciencePrize(1999)

In 2003, BBC World Service conducted an internationalpoll to choose ten
most famous songs of alltime. Around 7000 songs were selected from all
over the world,people from 155 countries/islands voted. Dil Dil Pakistan(a
song by vitalsigns)was third in top 10 songs

TIME magazine's issue ofNovember 6, 2006, "60
Years of AsianHeroes", lists Nusrat Fateh Ali
Khan asone of the top 12 Artistsand Thinkers in
the last60 years

PRESENT PROBLEMS IN PAKISTAN
In today Pakistan we are facing many problems.Like
energy problems,terrorism, drones attacks,
unemploymentand inflation.These are main
problemsof today Pakistan.

An energy crisis is any great shortfall (or pricerise) in
the supply ofenergy resources to an economy.It
usually refers to the shortage of oiland additionallyto
electricity orother natural resources.
“The country may face energy crisis by the year 2007
followinghealthy growth of 13 per cent inelectricity
demand duringthe last quarter, whichwill erodesurplus
productionin absence of commissioningof any new
power genera.
energy crises

The report maintained that the differencebetween
firm supplyand peak demandis estimated at 5,529
MW bythe year 2009-10 when firm electricity supply
will stand at 15,055 MW against peakdemand of
20,584 MW
the country needsa quantum jumpin electricity
generationin medium-term scenario to revert the
possibilitiesof load sheddingin future dueto
shrinkinggap between demand andsupplyof

Inflation problemPakistan,witha populationof about16 million
people has undergone a remarkable macro
economic growth during lastfew years, butthe core
problems of the economy are stillunsolved. Inflation
is one of these core problems, it has been taking
variousmeasures throughout the year. The inflation
rate in Pakistanwas lastreported at 13.04 percent in
April of 2011. From 2003 until2010, the average
inflationrate in Pakistanwas 10.15 percent reaching
an historical highof 25.33 percent in August of 2008
and a record lowof 1.41 percent in July of2003.

Unemployment Problems
Unemploymentis also well knownproblemof
Pakistan today facing. The unemploymentrate in
Pakistan was last reportedat 5.50 percent in
December of 2009. From 1990 until2009.
The labourforce is definedas the numberof people
employedplusthe number unemployedbutseeking
work. The nonlabourforce includesthose who are not
lookingfor work, those who are institutionalized

Terrorism in Pakistan
Terror groups and terrorism has been a hugeproblem for thenation
since the events of 9/11. Pakistanborders Afghanistan,a violent k.
and unstableregion of the world.
The problems in Afghanistango back to the 1980's, whenthe Soviet
Union invaded Afghanistanto support a pro-communist
government againstrebelfactions, such as theExtremist group of
taliban.

 The Taliban imposed harsh and inhumanelaws, and provided a
safe haven for many antiWest, extremistgroups, the most notable
beingAlQaeda, led by Osama BinLaden. Eventually,Al Qaeda
launcheda terror attackon the US on 9/11.
 The United Statesonce againbecame involved in Afghanistan,
known to harbor theAlQaeda leadership, and launcheda major
military offenceon Afghanistan,such as bombing raids and
ground troop deployment, pushingback theTaliban and Al
Qaeda. After this offensive, manyTaliban and Al Qaeda groups
began to flee to Pakistan,which is a safe haven for such groups.
Now, in the present, these groups persist and even spread in
Pakistan,causing sectarian violence, suicide bombings and many

Despiteofall the above mentionedachievements it is
just a beginning we have all the potentials to become
the greatest nation of the world …………our faith is in
ourhands sostand up forthe change and bethe
change that we need.

Pakistan

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