​(Assignment)

(Pakistani culture and it's influence of other culture):

Introduction
● Culture means development of the humans power.body,mind and spirit by training
and experience.it simply means,the way of leaving of a group of people,a
community,a tribe, a society or a nation.its comprises customs, convention, habit,
Faith,creed, belief, festival,arts and crafts folk-lore and arts, hobbies,
liasures,food,dress, languages, handcrafts, marriage and death ceremonies, festival,
religious rites,art and architecture,films, sports, painting, calligraphy, political
activities and social ceremonies, educational and economic institutional of a nation.

Various Definitions of a culture

● According to ​Red field,​ culture is an organised body of a conventional
understandings manifested in art and articraft, which persisting through tradition
characterizes a human group.
● According to ​taylor,​ culture is that complex whole which includes knowledge,
belief,art,moral,law customs and many other capabilities and habits acquired by man
as a member of society.

Characteristics of the pakistani culture

● Religious uniformity:
​The strength of a Muslim society rests firmly on the spritual values provided by islam, islam
not only determines the normal way of life but also determines the ultimate goal of man into
enternity. Its hepls man in shaping his life in this world as a preparation for life hereafter.
● Simplicity:
The Social life in Pakistan is very simple and easy to understand. Social customs and
tradition are very simple and reflect Islamic touch. People are conscious about their social
tradition and feel pride in following and observing them.
● Simple dress and diet:
Dress is an important characteristic of culture. Dresses in a Muslim society are designed and
intended to cover human body as nudity is prohibited in islam. Our people therefore wear
simple clothes with a perpose of covering all parts of body. Our Eating habits, foods and
social etiquette are strictly in conformity with the Islamic principles.

● Easy languages:
A number of languages are spoken in Pakistan, most of the languages, have originated from
Persian and arabic. In spite of the different languages, urdu is spoken and understood in all
parts of country. Being the national language it is the media of communication between all
regions of Pakistan, pashto, balochi, punjabi, Sindhi, kashmiri are the regional languages of
Pakistan.
Influence of allied cultures on pakistani cultures;

● Influence of Islamic culture on Pakistani culture

Since Pakistan is an Islamic state based on Islamic ideology,its culture at present is also
Islamic. Islam is it's state religion,its people are provided with such oppertunities so that they
could lead better lives according to the teaching of Islam. It is the responsibility of the
advisory council of Islamic ideology to see that no law passes in Pakistan repugnant to the
holy quran and sunnah.

● INFLUENCE OF WESTERN CULTURE

Western culture, the most dominant in character has also influenced pakistani culture.
English language,dress food and etiquette have become an important part of our daily life.
English medium institutes teach The british and american educational systems. The cinemas
exhibit English movies. The british councils in Pakistan have started engy language classes.

● PROVINCIALS culture

● Sindhi culture
Sindhi speaks Sindhi language that is an ancient, traditional language and is spoken in most
parts of the Pakistan.The people of Sindh wear Sindhi dresses i.e loose Kameez and the
Shalwar and love to eat Sindhi food-low spices.
In typical Sindhi weddings, the food Is mostly Sindhi Mutton,curry, Palak, Channa daal,
Dilpasand Curry. Sindhi people are very keen and fond of work, their handicrafts have a
unique and a different style.Sindhi culture can be seen in sindhi tablos and shows. Have a
glance below

Sports that are famous in sindhi culture includes Malakhiro, Kodi, Wanjh Wati etc. Similarly
Sindhi music is unique i.e Sufi music is usually performed at shrines. Folk lores of sindh also
had a great importance. Sindhi poetry like the poetry of Shah abdul latif bhattai,Sheikh
ayaz,Ustaad bhikhari,Sachal Sarmost is very famous in Pakistan.
People of Sindh love to wear Sindhi toppi(cap), that is the most eminent feature of sindh
culture. Its city Karachi, its food also had a great demand worldwide. The Sindh’s people are
quite hardworking, hospitable, open minded and peaceful in their nature, even though in
Sindhi temples, images of Sri rama and Sri krishna (Hindu’s God) is placed

● PUNJABI CULTURE
Punjabi culture is the culture of punjabi people that has been known as the richest and the
oldest culture in the world history. The people live in Punjab have different cast like some of
which are Rajput, Gujjar, Syed, Sheikh, Arai etc. The main site of Indus valley civilization in
Punjab was the city of Harrapa.

The language that people of Punjab speak, is called Punjabi. It is the regional language.
Punjabi is referered to people who come from the areas of Punjab. Punjabi language has its
originating source in Sanskrit Punjab has always been land of great Saints and Fighters.
Music of Punjab is becoming famous all over the world specially the Bhangra – the most
eminent feature of culture.
 ● BALOCHI CULTURE
Baluchistan is the largest province of Pakistan with respect to geographical
boundaries, approximately 48% of Pakistan area is covered by this province.
Baluchistan’s people and things are called as Balochi. Balochi culture is primarily
tribal and conservative.
Their special food item Sajji is liked and loved by a lot. They also eat roasted lamb
sand mutton.

Their special food item Sajji is liked and loved by a lot. They also eat roasted lamb sand
mutton.
Balochi leather work has gained much popularity in the world. Now shoes, sandles, prayers
mats, matting for stone shelter are getting popular. Most of the women do embroidery on
clothes. Balochi culture is also rich in poetry and literature.

● PASHTON CULTURE
North Western Frontire of Pakistan (NWFP) was the former name of
Khayber-Pakhtoon-Khuwah. It was named as NWFP by the British administration during the
colonial period as this was the last frontier of the British Empire.
The mighty river Indus that starts from Himalayas and flows down through Pakistan up to the
Ariban Sea is natural boarder of KPK with the Punjab province.
It is divided in to seven divisions and tribal areas know as FATA (Federal Administered
Tribal Areas). If you have not been to KPK and wonder what it is going to be like, close your
eyes and think about a haven on earth; a piece of land surrounded by high gorgeous
mountains with snow clad peaks decorated by mother nature with wonderful pine forest and
orchards of apples, apricots, peaches, plums and oranges at the foothills.
You will find the most beautiful lakes of the world situated in these mountains like the
Saif-ul-Malook a legendry lack in the Hazara division, the Maho Dand in Swat and the Dude
Patsar lake to name a few. There are glaciers and unique variety of Trout fish in the Swat
area. Running down from these mountains are rivers and streams to the plains to make the
land rich and fertile for all types of agriculture.
The people of KPK are very hospitable, loving, caring and brave. They are known for their
love and respect to their guests. The main language is Pushto other languages like Hindko,
Kohistani etc are also spoken in KPK.

More over the Pukhtoon society has always given great protection and respect to their
females. In return the female has given all the respect to their males. The mother, sisters
and wife take care of the house hold and children. And no one expects any financial support
from the female. The head of a family who is always a male takes care of the family’s needs
of cloths, food and education etc.

● ​HISTORY
Pakistan is home to of one of the oldest civilizations in the world – the Indus Valley
civilization. Evidence exists to support the theory that the Indus Valley cities existed at the
same time at those of the ancient Egyptians. Many of the sites in the country are amazing
indications of the progressive communities that inhabited this region.
For 300 years the area now known as Pakistan was ruled over by Islamic civilizations filled
with Arabs of all types, including Persians and Turks until the early 1900s. It was only in
1947, when Pakistan underwent a harsh partition from India, that Pakistan became a nation.

Initially Pakistan consisted of an eastern and a western part. Further conflict led to the
eastern section of Pakistan separating and becoming what we known today as Bangladesh.
The regions of Jammu and Kashmir, which lie on the border between the two territories,
remain a source of conflict and political sensitivity to this day.

While India stabilized after the retreat of the British, Pakistan fell under harsh military rule
and ultimately spiraled into an economic, social and political crisis after decades of
mismanagement, nepotism, oppression and corruption. Conditions are beginning to improve
but the country is still struggling with low levels of education and an overwhelming poverty
rate.
Pakistan is home to a large number of ethnicities and cultural groups, which makes for an
interesting and diverse national culture. The country’s culture has been established over
thousands of years, with many civilizations inhabiting the region helping to influence
everything from cuisine and music to literature and art.

Pakistani music is one of the country’s greatest assets. Ranging from traditional folk music to
more modern interpretations, the music remains a wonderful amalgamation of South East
Asian influences. The diversity of the culture is evident in the musical styles across the
country, with Punjab boasting bhangra styles and Sindh being home to the traditions of
dhammal and ho jamalo.

The architecture in Pakistan speaks loudly about the country’s history and its cultural roots.
Many ancient sites point to pre-Islamic heritage and the influence of such faiths as Hinduism
and Buddhism. Much of the contemporary architecture in many of the larger cities points
directly to the long and powerful reign of the Islamic empire in the region.