Pakistan- “Land Of The Pure”

HistoryThe history of Pakistan encompasses the history of the

regionconstituting modern Pakistan. Prior to independence in

1947,the land that is now Pakistan was ruled in different

periods bylocal kings and numerous imperial powers. The ancient

historyof the region comprising present-day Pakistan also

includessome of the oldest empires of South Asia and some of its

majorcivilizations. By the 18th century the land was

incorporatedinto British India. Pakistan's political history began withthe birth of the All India Muslim League in 1906 to protect"Muslim interests, amid neglect and under-

representation" andto oppose Congress and growing Indian nationalism in

returnthe British Rule would decide to grant local self-rule.

On 29 December 1930, philosopher Sir Muhammad

Iqbal called for an independent new state in"northwestern India for Indian Muslims". TheLeague rose to popularity in the late1930s. Muhammad Ali Jinnah espoused

the TwoNation Theory and led the League to adoptthe Lahore Resolution of 1940, demanding theformation of independent states in the East

and theWest of British India. Eventually, a successfulmovement led by Jinnah gained independence

fromthe British, on 14 August 1947.

Naran valley

PoliticsPolitics of Pakistan takes place within theFramework of a federal republic, where the systemof government has at times beenparliamentary, presidential, or semi-presidential. Inthe current parliamentary system,the President of Pakistan is the largelyceremonial head of state the Prime Minister is headof government, and there is a multi-partysystem. Executive power is exercised by thegovernment. Legislative power is largely vested inthe Parliament.

Facts about Pakistan•Located in South East Asia•Created on August 14, 1947•Population 170 million people•Official language Urdu•Capital Islamabad•7th largest Army•6th nuclear country

SportsNational game – Field Hockey

Most popular game – CricketWon the Cricket World Cup in 1992 and T-20 World Cup in 2009

THE FOUR PROVINCES OF PAKISTAN

Punjab

Punjab1. 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.

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Sindh

Sindh1. Geographically it is the third largest

province of Pakistan2. It is hot in the summer and mild in

winter.3. Sindhi is the sole official language4. 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

KPK

Balochistan

Balochistan is the largest province (by area) of Pakistan

Scarcely populated

Balochistan

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