PAKISTA
N
BY SHAHZEB KHAN
WAZIR
ABOUT PAKISTAN :
Location
Independence
Provinces
Languages
Beauty
Neighbor countries
Economy
Education
Sports
LOCATION OF
PAKISTAN:
o Pakistan is located in South Asia
o Bordered by India to the east
o Afghanistan and Iran to the west
o China to the north
o The Arabian Sea to the south.
INDEPENDENCE
oDAY
Pakistan gained independence on August
14, 1947
o Creating two separate nations—India and
Pakistan.
o The movement for a separate Muslim state
was led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah
o The independence aimed to provide a
homeland for Muslims in South Asia
PROVINCES OF
PAKISTAN
Following are the provinces of Pakistan;
1. KPK
2. Punjab
3. Sindh
4. Balochistan
5. Gilgit Baltistan
LANGUAGES IN PAKISTAN :
1.Pashto
2.Sindhi
3.Punjabi
4.Balochi
5.Urdu
6.Saraiki
7.English
PASHTO:
Predominantly spoken in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
and parts of Balochistan, Pashto is the mother
tongue for about 15% of Pakistanis.
SINDHI:
The main language in Sindh province, Sindhi is
spoken by approximately 14% of the population.
PUNJABI
: poken primarily in Punjab province, Punjabi
S
is the most widely spoken language in
Pakistan, with around 44% of the population
using it as their first language.
BALOCHI:
The primary language of Balochistan, Balochi is
spoken by around 4% of Pakistanis.
URDU:
The national language and a symbol of unity, Urdu is
widely understood and used for official purposes,
though it is a second language for many.
SARAIKI:
Commonly spoken in the southern regions of Punjab,
Saraiki is used by around 10% of the population.
ENGLIS
H: not a native language, English holds official
While
status and is widely used in government, business, and
education.
BEAUTY OF PAKISTAN:
Pakistan’s beauty is marked by its majestic mountain
ranges, including the world-renowned peaks of K2
and Nanga Parbat.
Lush valleys like Hunza, Swat, and Kaghan offer
breathtaking scenery with rivers, forests, and snow-
capped mountains.
The country’s diverse landscapes span from deserts
like Thar to the sandy beaches along the Arabian
Sea. Pakistan’s cultural richness is reflected in
historic sites like the Lahore Fort and Badshahi
Mosque, showcasing impressive Mughal
architecture.
NEIGHBOR
COUNTRIES:
India
China
Afghanistan
Iran
All these countries share its border with
pakistan
ECONOMY OF
PAKISTAN:
• Pakistan’s economy is heavily reliant on agriculture,
which makes up about 20% of GDP and employs a
significant portion of the workforce.
• The service sector, especially telecommunications
and banking, is the largest GDP contributor,
accounting for over 50%.
• Pakistan is also a major player in the global textile
industry, with textiles making up around 60% of
exports.
• Its strategic location is a link between South
Asia and the Middle East boosts trade potential,
particularly with initiatives like the China-
Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
• Pakistan faces economic challenges, including
1. high debt and
2. inflation,
• Alongside a pressing need for energy
infrastructure improvements.
EDUCATION IN PAKISTAN:
Education in Pakistan faces significant challenges,
including ;
• limited access, especially in rural areas, and a high
dropout rate.
• The literacy rate remains relatively low, with
disparities between urban and rural areas and
between genders.
• Government spending on education is low, often less
than 3% of GDP, impacting the quality of
• There is a growing emphasis on improving
education through reforms and initiatives to
expand access and enhance quality.
• Private schools and non-governmental
organizations also play a crucial role in filling
gaps in Pakistan’s educational system
SPORTS:
Sports in Pakistan are a vibrant part of the culture,
with cricket being the most popular sport and
followed passionately nationwide. Pakistan has
produced some of the world’s greatest cricket
players, and its national team has won international
tournaments, including the ICC World Cup. Field
hockey is another prominent sport, with Pakistan
having won multiple Olympic and World Cup titles.
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