|
Official Name |
Islamic
Republic of Pakistan |
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|
Father of the Nation |
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948) |
|
National Poet |
Allama Muhammad Iqbal
(1877-1938) |
|
Head of State |
Asif Ali Zardari,
President |
|
Head of Government |
Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani
, Prime
Minister |
|
Capital |
Islamabad
|
|
Constitution of Pakistan |
Click
here |
Pakistani Web-links
|
Welcome to Cyber Pakistan
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Area |
|
Total |
796,095 Sq. km. |
|
Punjab |
205,344 Sq. km. |
Province having the largest population |
|
Sindh |
140,914 Sq. km. |
|
North West Frontier Province |
74,521 Sq. km. |
|
Balochistan |
347,190 Sq. km. |
Province having the largest area |
|
Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) |
27,220 Sq. km. |
|
Islamabad (Capital) |
906 Sq. km. |
|
|
Population |
153.96 million (E)
|
|
Administrative Setup |
Pakistan has four provinces viz., Balochistan, North West
Frontier Province (NWFP), Punjab and Sindh. The tribal belt
adjoining NWFP is managed by the Federal Government and is called FATA
(Federally Administered Tribal Areas). Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas
have their separate political and administrative setups, yet
some of their subjects are looked after by the Federal Government
through the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas. Various Provinces of
Pakistan are further divided into Divisions, Districts and sub-districts (Tehsils).
|
Province |
Capital City |
Divisions |
Districts |
|
Balochistan |
Quetta |
6 |
22 |
|
NWFP |
Peshawar |
7 |
24 |
|
Punjab |
Lahore |
8 |
34 |
|
Sindh |
Karachi |
5 |
21 |
|
Azad Jammu & Kashmir |
Muzaffarabad |
2 |
8 |
FATA consists of 13 Areas/Agencies; Azad Kashmir
and Northern Areas have 8 and 5 Districts respectively. |
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Religion |
95% Muslims, 5% others. |
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Economy
in 2006-07 |
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With the
economic growth rate maintaining its pace this year too, Pakistan's economy has
grown at an average of 7%
during the past five years (July2003-June2007) and at
an average of 7.5%
in four years (2004-07), making it
one
of the fastest growing economies in the
region
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Per
Capita income rose
to
$ 925
-
Foreign
direct investment
(FDI) of $6.5 billion
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Sharp
pickup in overall investment reaching 23%
of GDP
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Robust
growth in
Agriculture, manufacturing and services
sectors
-
$5.5 billion Foreign remittances
by the Pakistani community
-
Foreign
exchange reserves
of
$16.34 billion
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Continuingly stable exchange rate for several
years
-
This year's economic growth is
mainly driven by strong
domestic demand, with investment taking lead
over consumption for the first time in last three years.
Pakistan is a leader in the region in terms
of ease of doing business, ahead of major economies like China and
India', says the World Bank Report 2008. Click to read.
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|
|
Annual Per capita income |
US $1005 |
|
GDP |
7 % (2006-07) |
|
Currency |
Pak. Rupee. |
|
Imports |
Industrial equipment,
chemicals, vehicles, steel, iron ore, petroleum, edible oil, pulses, tea. |
|
Exports |
Cotton, textile goods,
rice, leather items carpets, sports goods, handi-crafts, fish and fish
prep. and fruit |
|
Languages |
Urdu
(National)
and English
(Official) |
|
Literacy rate |
53% |
|
Government |
Parliamentary
form |
|
Parliament |
Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., the Senate (Upper
House) and the National Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body
symbolizing continuity in the national political affairs. Senate has 100 members.
The four Provincial Assemblies, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and
the Federal Capital constitute the electoral college for the Upper House.
The National Assembly has 342 Members (272
general seats, 60 women seats and 10 non-Muslim seats), who are elected
through adult suffrage . |
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Pakistan National Flag |
Dark green with a white
vertical bar, a white crescent and a five-pointed star in the middle. The
Flag symbolizes Pakistan's profound commitment to Islam, the Islamic world
and the rights of religious minorities. |
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National Anthem |
Approved in August, 1954
Verses Composed by: Abul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri
Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla
Duration: 80 seconds |
Listen
(MP3-Instrumental)
Listen
(MP3-Vocal)
Lyrics
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State Emblem |
The State Emblem consists
of:
1. The crescent and star which are symbols of Islam
2. The shield in the centre shows four major crops
3. Wreath surrounding the shield represents cultural heritage and
4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Unity Faith, Discipline |
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Pakistan's Official Map |
Drawn by Mian Mahmood Alam
Suhrawardy (1920-1999) |
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National Flower |
Jasmine. |
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National Tree |
Deodar (Cedrus Deodara). |
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National Animal |
Markhor. |
|
National Bird |
Chakor (Red-legged
partridge) |
|
Flora |
Pine, Oak, Poplar, Deodar,
Maple, Mulberry |
|
Fauna |
The Pheasant, Leopard,
Deer, Ibex, Chinkara, Black buck, Neelgai, Markhor, Marco-Polo sheep,
Green turtles, River & Sea fish, Crocodile, Waterfowls |
|
Popular games |
Cricket, Hockey, Football,
Squash. |
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Tourist's resorts |
Murree, Quetta, Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan, Chitral and Gilgit |
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Archaeological sites |
Moenjo Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh, Takht Bhai.
Indus
Civilization
Buddhist/Gandhara Civilization
|
|
Major Cities |
Islamabad,
Karachi,
Lahore,
Peshawar,
Quetta, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Multan and
Sialkot |
|
Major Crops |
Cotton, Wheat, Rice and
Sugarcane |
|
Total cropped area |
22.94 million hectares |
|
Industry |
Textiles, Cement,
Fertiliser, Steel, Sugar, Electric Goods, Shipbuilding |
|
Energy |
|
Major sources |
Electricity (Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear) Oil, Coal, and Liquid Petroleum
Gas |
|
Power Generating Capacity |
19,389 MW |
|
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Health |
|
Hospitals |
916 |
|
Dispensaries |
4,600 |
|
Basic Health Units (BHUs) |
5,301 |
|
Maternity & Child Health Centres |
906 |
|
Rural Health Centres (RHCs) |
552 |
|
Tuberculosis (TB) Centres |
289 |
|
Hospital Beds |
99,908 |
|
Doctors (registered) |
113,206 |
|
Dentists (registered) |
6,127 |
|
Nurses (registered |
48,446 |
|
Paramedics |
23,559 |
|
Lady Health Workers |
6,741 |
|
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Education |
|
Primary Schools |
155,000 |
|
Middle Schools |
28,728 |
|
High Schools |
16,100 |
|
Secondary Vocational Inst's |
636 |
|
Arts & Science Colleges |
1,066 |
|
Professional Colleges |
382 |
|
Universities |
51 |
|
|
Transport & Communication |
|
Total length of roads |
259, 758 km |
|
Pakistan Railways
network |
7,791 km |
|
Locomotives |
580 |
|
Railway stations |
781 |
|
Pakistan International Airlines |
Covers 38 international and 24 domestic stations with a fleet of 49
planes. |
|
Major Airports |
8 (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad
and
Gwadar |
|
|
Seaports |
|
International |
2 (Karachi and Bin Qasim) Gwadar deep sear port is under construction |
|
Fish Harbours-Cum-Mini Ports |
3 (Minora, Gawadar, and Keti Bandar) |
|
|
Communications |
|
Mobile Phones |
10,542,641 |
|
Post Offices |
12,170 |
|
Telephone connections |
5,052,000 |
|
Public Call Offices |
217,597 |
|
Telegraph offices |
299 |
|
Internet Connections |
2
million |
|
|
Employment |
|
Total Labour force |
46.84 million |
|
Employed Labour Force |
43.22 million |
|
Agriculture Sector |
18.60 million |
|
Manufacturing & Mining sector |
5.96 million |
|
Construction |
2.52 million |
|
Trade |
6.39 million |
|
Transport |
2.48 million |
|
Others |
6.98 million |
|
|
Media |
|
Print Media
|
|
|
Dailies |
540 |
|
Weeklies |
444 |
|
Fortnightlies |
55 |
|
Monthlies |
268 |
|
News Agencies
|
|
|
|
Official |
APP |
|
|
Private |
PPI, NNI, On- Line and Sana. |
|
Electronic Media |
|
|
TV Centres |
Five TV centres at Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and
Karachi covering 88.58% population and 49 re-broadcasting stations.
|
|
|
Pakistan Television |
4
channels (PTV-I, PTV-II (PTV World), PTV-III & PTV National
|
|
|
Radio Stations |
Public: |
Total 25, Home services in 19 languages. External Services cover 81
countries in 15 languages |
|
Private: |
Radio stations 22.
Pakistan Electronic
Media Regulatory Authority has so far awarded 72 FM Radio broadcast
licenses including nine (9) specialized subject licenses for
universities. Fifteen (15) licenses have been granted for the
establishment of Satellite TV Channels. Nine Satellite TV channels
have started their operation. |
|
|
Cable Operators |
900 |
|
|
Banks |
|
Central Bank |
State Bank of Pakistan
|
|
Nationalized Scheduled Banks |
First Woman Bank Ltd. |
|
National Bank of Pakistan |
|
Specialized Banks |
Zari Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL) |
|
Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan |
|
Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Ltd |
|
Private Scheduled Banks |
Askari Commercial Bank Limited |
|
Bank Al-Falah Limited |
|
Bolan Bank Limited |
|
Faysal Bank Limited |
|
Bank Al-Habib Limited |
|
Metropolitan Bank Limited |
|
KASB Commercial Bank Limited |
|
Prime Commercial Bank Limited |
|
PICIC Commercial Bank Limited |
|
Soneri Bank Limited |
|
Union Bank Limited |
|
Meezan Bank Limited |
|
Saudi-Pak Commercial Bank Limited |
|
Crescent Commercial Bank Limited |
|
Dawood Bank Limited |
|
NDLC-IFIC Bank Limited (NIB) |
|
Allied Bank of Pakistan Limited |
|
United Bank Limited |
|
Habib Bank Limited |
|
SME Banks |
|
Foreign Banks |
ABN Amro Bank N.V |
|
Albaraka Islamic Bank BSC (EC) |
|
American Expresss Bank Limited |
|
Bank of Tokyo Mitsubishi Limited |
|
Citibank N.A |
|
Deutsche Bank A.G. |
|
Habib Bank A.G. Zurich |
|
Hongkong & Shanghai Banking Corp Limited |
|
Oman International Bank S.O.A.G |
|
Rupali Bank Limited |
|
Standard Chartered Bank Limited |
|
Development Financial Institutions |
Pakistan Industrial Credit and Investment Corp. Limited |
|
Pak Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt) Limited |
|
Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt) Limited |
|
Pak-Oman Investment Company (Pvt) Limited |
|
Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricutural Investment Company (Pvt) Limited |
|
Investment Banks |
Crescent Investment Bank Limited |
|
First International Investment Bank Limited |
|
Atlas Investment Bank Limited |
|
Security Investment Bank Limited |
|
Fidelity Investment Bank Limited |
|
Prudential Investment Bank Limited |
|
Islamic Investment Bank Limited |
|
Asset Investment Bank Limited |
|
Al-Towfeek Investment Bank Limited |
|
Jahangir Siddiqui Investment Bank Limited |
|
Franklin Investment Bank Limited |
|
Orix Investment Bank (Pak) Limited |
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Famous Mountain Peaks |
|
Name |
Height |
World Ranking |
|
K-2 (Chagori) |
8616 m |
2nd |
|
Nanga Parbat |
8125 m |
8th |
|
Gasherbrum-I |
8068 m |
11th |
|
Broad Peak |
8065 m |
12th |
|
Gasherbrum-II |
8047 m |
14th |
|
Gasherbrum-III |
7952 m |
15th |
|
Gasherbrum-IV |
7925 m |
16th |
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Disteghil Sar |
7885 m |
20th |
|
Kunyang Kish |
7852 m |
22nd |
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Masherbrum (NE) |
7821 m |
24th |
|
Rakaposhi |
7788 m |
27th |
|
Batura I |
7785 m |
28th |
|
Kanjut Sar |
7760 m |
29th |
|
Saltoro Kangri |
7742 m |
33rd |
|
Trivor |
7720 m |
36th |
|
Tirich Mir |
7708 m |
41st |
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Famous Mountain Passes |
|
Location |
Province |
|
The Khyber Pass |
NWFP
|
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The Kurram Pass |
FATA |
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The Tochi Pass |
FATA |
|
The Gomal Pass |
NWFP
|
|
The Bolan Pass |
Balochistan
|
|
The Lowari Pass |
Chitral
(NWFP) |
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The Khunjrab Pass |
Northern Areas |
|
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Rivers |
|
Name |
Length |
|
The Indus |
2,896 km |
|
Jhelum |
825 km |
|
Chenab |
1,242 km |
|
Ravi |
901 km |
|
Sutlej |
1,551 km |
|
Beas (tributary of Sutlej) |
398 km |
|
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Famous Glaciers |
|
Name |
Length |
|
Siachin |
75 km |
|
Batura |
55 km |
|
Baltoro |
65 km |
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Deserts |
|
Name |
Location/Province |
|
Thar |
Sindh
|
|
Cholistan |
Punjab |
|
Thal |
Punjab |
|
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Lakes |
|
Name |
Location/Province |
|
Manchar |
Sindh |
|
Keenjar |
Sindh |
|
Hanna |
Balochistan |
|
Saif-ul-Maluk |
NWFP |
|
Satpara |
Northern Areas |
|
Kachura |
Northern Areas |
|
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Major Dams |
|
Name |
Location/Province |
|
Mangla Dam |
Punjab |
|
Tarbela Dam |
NWFP |
|
Warsak Dam |
NWFP |
As on 25 December 2007 |
