A Country StudyA Country Study

A few facts about PakistanA few facts about Pakistan

Founded by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.Founded by Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah.

Pakistan emerged as an independent sovereign state on Pakistan emerged as an independent sovereign state on August 14August 14 thth 1947. 1947.

Capital City: IslamabadCapital City: Islamabad

Total Area: 796,095 sq kmTotal Area: 796,095 sq km

Population: 167,421,000Population: 167,421,000

Language: Urdu (National) English (official)Language: Urdu (National) English (official)

Divided into 4 provinces: Sindh, Punjab, North West Divided into 4 provinces: Sindh, Punjab, North West Frontier Province, and Balochistan.Frontier Province, and Balochistan.

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•Pakistan relies on its network of canals to run its agricultural economy.•Major Crops: Wheat, cotton, rice, millet, sugar canes.•Major Fruits: mangos, oranges, bananas, apples•Main Resources: natural gas, coal, salt & iron.•Cotton, textiles, sugar, cement & chemicals play an important role in the economy.

Pakistan has a parliamentary form government, it consists of two Pakistan has a parliamentary form government, it consists of two houses, the senate (upper house) and the national assembly houses, the senate (upper house) and the national assembly (lower house)(lower house)

The senate consists of 100 members and the national assembly has The senate consists of 100 members and the national assembly has a total of 342 elected members (272 general seats, 60 women, and a total of 342 elected members (272 general seats, 60 women, and 10 Non-Muslim seats)10 Non-Muslim seats)

The President is elected for a 5 year term by the electoral college. The President is elected for a 5 year term by the electoral college. The electoral college is made up of the four provincial assemblies, The electoral college is made up of the four provincial assemblies, the federally administered tribal areas & the federal capital form.the federally administered tribal areas & the federal capital form.

The President MUST be Muslim.The President MUST be Muslim.

The President may be reelected but for no more than two The President may be reelected but for no more than two consecutive terms. consecutive terms.

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The Chairman of Senate is next in line to act as the President.The Chairman of Senate is next in line to act as the President.

The Prime Minister is appointed by the president from among The Prime Minister is appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly.the members of the National Assembly.

Only the National Assembly can approve federal budget and Only the National Assembly can approve federal budget and finance bills.finance bills.

The Senate and National Assembly can initiate and pass The Senate and National Assembly can initiate and pass legislation.legislation.

Each province has a govenor, and a council of ministers Each province has a govenor, and a council of ministers headed by a chief minister appointed by the govenor and a headed by a chief minister appointed by the govenor and a provincial assembly. provincial assembly.

Who’s who in Pakistan’s Government (2009):Who’s who in Pakistan’s Government (2009):

President: Asif Ali Zadari

Prime Minister: Yousaf Rasa Gilani

Chairman of the Senate: Farooq Hamid Naek

97% of all Pakistanis are Muslims.97% of all Pakistanis are Muslims.

Christians, Hindus and other religions make up only 1%.Christians, Hindus and other religions make up only 1%.

The central belief of Islam is that there is one God, Allah and the The central belief of Islam is that there is one God, Allah and the prophet, Mohammed is his final messenger.prophet, Mohammed is his final messenger.

Islam is derived from the Judeo-Christian tradition and considers Islam is derived from the Judeo-Christian tradition and considers Abraham and Jesus as prophets.Abraham and Jesus as prophets.

The Islamic religion recognizes both the Old & New Testaments.The Islamic religion recognizes both the Old & New Testaments.

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The Quran is the holy scripture of Islam and is The Quran is the holy scripture of Islam and is recognized as the holy word of God.recognized as the holy word of God.

The Muslim people follow the Five Pillars:The Muslim people follow the Five Pillars:1. Shahada: (testimony) “There is no god but God, and 1. Shahada: (testimony) “There is no god but God, and Mohammad is his Prophet.”Mohammad is his Prophet.”2. Salat: Mulims must pray five times a day.2. Salat: Mulims must pray five times a day.3. Zakat: The obligation to provide alms for the poor and 3. Zakat: The obligation to provide alms for the poor and disadvantaged.disadvantaged.4. Sawm: The obligation to fast from sunrise to sunset 4. Sawm: The obligation to fast from sunrise to sunset during Ramadan.during Ramadan.5. Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca, this must be done at 5. Hajj: The pilgrimage to Mecca, this must be done at least once in an adult Muslim’s lifetime. The pilgrimage least once in an adult Muslim’s lifetime. The pilgrimage occurs during the last month of the Muslim lunar occurs during the last month of the Muslim lunar calender. calender.

Women in PakistanWomen in Pakistan

Pakistani women are considered subordinate to men.Pakistani women are considered subordinate to men.

A women’s actions are held responsible for the reputation of A women’s actions are held responsible for the reputation of the family.the family.

Women are allowed only limited mobility and contact with the Women are allowed only limited mobility and contact with the opposite sex so they do not dishonor their families.opposite sex so they do not dishonor their families.

Women live under the constraints of veiling.Women live under the constraints of veiling.

Women spend most of their lives in their homes and can only Women spend most of their lives in their homes and can only go out for serious and approved reasons. go out for serious and approved reasons.

If a women has a small job their income is credited to their If a women has a small job their income is credited to their husband or man of the house. husband or man of the house.

MediaMedia

The major news agencies in Pakistan are the Associated Press The major news agencies in Pakistan are the Associated Press of Pakistan and Pakistan Press International.of Pakistan and Pakistan Press International.

The Government took over The Associated Press of Pakistan in The Government took over The Associated Press of Pakistan in 1960.1960.

Radio is an effective method for spreading news in Pakistan Radio is an effective method for spreading news in Pakistan because the literacy rate is not as high as it is in countries like because the literacy rate is not as high as it is in countries like the United States.the United States.

The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation spreads information The Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation spreads information about government policy and promotes Islamic principles.about government policy and promotes Islamic principles.

By the mid 1990’s television reached 80% of the Pakistan By the mid 1990’s television reached 80% of the Pakistan population. population.

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Until 1990 the government owned Pakistan Television Until 1990 the government owned Pakistan Television Corporation was the only channel available. PTV then Corporation was the only channel available. PTV then bought Cable News Network (CNN) to Pakistan. bought Cable News Network (CNN) to Pakistan.

The government owned t.v channels and newspapers The government owned t.v channels and newspapers show ideas from the governments view point.show ideas from the governments view point.

There are a lot of restrictions in the media, frequently There are a lot of restrictions in the media, frequently controversial songs are banned from the radio.controversial songs are banned from the radio.

The government required women to wear scarves over The government required women to wear scarves over their heads during newscasts and other television shows. their heads during newscasts and other television shows.

EducationEducation

Education is Pakistan is very poor.Education is Pakistan is very poor.

The government only sets aside 3%of the annual budget for The government only sets aside 3%of the annual budget for education.education.

There are three types of schools: Private for the wealthy, Public which There are three types of schools: Private for the wealthy, Public which is government run, and Religious schools.is government run, and Religious schools.

The government run schools do not teach English and many of them The government run schools do not teach English and many of them exist only on paper.exist only on paper.

Many poor families try to send their children to Private schools for Many poor families try to send their children to Private schools for the public ones are so terrible.the public ones are so terrible.

The Pakistani government estimates the literacy rate of Pakistan to be The Pakistani government estimates the literacy rate of Pakistan to be at 47% but outside spectators beg to differ claiming the rate must be at 47% but outside spectators beg to differ claiming the rate must be around 20%. around 20%.

Top Stories in Top Stories in Pakistan 2009Pakistan 2009

Flour Giveaway in Pakistan Turns Into Deadly Flour Giveaway in Pakistan Turns Into Deadly Stampede. (CNN) 18 women are dead after a mob Stampede. (CNN) 18 women are dead after a mob scene broke out at a flour giveaway in Karachi.scene broke out at a flour giveaway in Karachi.

US Missile Strike Kills Four in Pakistan (LA Times). US Missile Strike Kills Four in Pakistan (LA Times). An unmanned US plane fired a missile and hit a An unmanned US plane fired a missile and hit a moving car killing four citizens of Pakistan by the moving car killing four citizens of Pakistan by the Afgan border. Afgan border.

Pakistan Army Said to Be Linked to Swat Killings Pakistan Army Said to Be Linked to Swat Killings (NY Times). Hundreds of dead bodies are being (NY Times). Hundreds of dead bodies are being dumped onto the streets locals and politicians dumped onto the streets locals and politicians believe it to be the work of the army because of their believe it to be the work of the army because of their desire to “silence any enthusiasm of Taliban desire to “silence any enthusiasm of Taliban supporters. supporters.

Pakistan and the Millennium Development Pakistan and the Millennium Development Goals Goals

Here is the progress Pakistan has made in reaching the Millennium Development Goals:-Nearly 1.4 million children have been enrolled in primary school.-9,121 community based schools have been established.-1.4 million women have been trained different techniques to save children from dehydration.-300,000 women and children have received vaccinations.-9,000 adult literacy centers have been established.-Volunteers from more than 30,000 villages have been enlisted to help support human development at the grassroots level.

This information was found on the United Nation’s Millennium Development Goals Website.

My Research was done on:www.pak.gov.pkhttps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/pk.html