15 little known facts about pakistan that show the country in a bright new light

What do you think of when you hear the word Pakistan? Most of us were born and raised after partition and have astereotypical image set in our minds when it comes to our neighbouring country. But, India & Pakistan were onenation once, and a line of control didnt deteriorate the talent and passion people had. They are not different than us

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in any way. In fact, Paksitan has achieved some remarkable things since independence and each and every citizenshould be very proud of that.

Here are few facts about Pakistan which prove its excellence in economy, heritage and natural beauty!

1. Pakistan is the only Muslim Nuclear Country in World.

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2. Pakistan has been listed among Next Eleven (N-11), the eleven countries that along with theBRICS have a high potential of becoming the worlds largest economies in the 21st century.


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3. Pakistan is the land of oldest Civilization Indus Valley and Mohenjo-Daro.


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4. Pakistan is the only Muslim country after Turkey to open Combat Jobs for women.


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5. The worlds largest deep sea port, Gwadar is in Pakistan.


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6. The Karakoram Highway, connecting China & Pakistan, is the highest paved internationalroad in the world.


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7. Khewra Salt Mine, the second largest salt mine in the world is in Pakistan.


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8. Pakistan baseball team is one victory away from qualifying for the world baseballchampionship. Top 20 teams play the world baseball championship.


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9. Worlds highest Polo ground is in Shandur Top, Pakistan at a height of 3,700 meters.


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10. Tarbela Dam on the Indus River in Pakistan is the largest earth lled dam in the world andis second largest by the structural volume.


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11. Pakistan has the worlds largest Irrigation System.

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12. Worlds youngest certied Microsoft Experts Arfa Karim and Babar Iqbal are from Pakistan.Both achieved this remarkable post at the age of 9.


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13. Pakistan manufactures more than 50% of Worlds hand-sewed footballs.


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14. Youngest Civil Judge in the World, Muhammad Ilyas, is from Pakistan. He passed theexamination at the age of 20 years 9 months.


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15. Edhi Foundation is Pakistans largest non-prot social welfare program. It runs the worldslargest ambulance network.


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