Father of the NationQuaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)
National PoetAllama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938)
Head of the StateAsif Ali Zardari, President
Raja Pervez Ashraf, Prime Minister
Capital">CapitalIslamabad (See http://www.cda.gov.pk)
Area
Total
796,095 Sq. km.
Punjab 205,344 Sq. km.
Sindh 140,914 Sq. km
.Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa 74,521 Sq. km.
Balochistan 347,190 Sq. km.
Federally Administered Tribal Areas 27,220 Sq. km.
Islamabad (Capital) 906 Sq. km.Population165 million (estimated)-132 million (1998 census) (Seehttp://www.statpak.gov.pk/)
Pakistan is divided into four provinces viz., Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan.
The tribal belt adjoining Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa is managed by the Federal Government and is named FATA i.e., Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas have their own respective political and administrative machinery, yet certain of their subjects are taken care of by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas. Provinces of Pakistan are further divided into Districts
Religion95% Muslims, 5% others.
Annual per capita incomeUS $1085 (For More Details)
GDP5.8%CurrencyPak. Rupee.
ImportsIndustrial equipment, chemicals, vehicles, steel, iron ore, petroleum, edible oil, pulses, tea.
ExportsCotton, textile goods, rice, leather items carpets, sports goods, handi-crafts, fish and fish prep. and fruit
LanguagesUrdu (National) and English (Official)
Literacy rate53%
Government Parliamentary formParliament
Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., the Senate (Upper House) and theNational Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises a process of continuity in the national affairs. It consists of 100 members. The four Provincial Assemblies, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Federal Capital form its electoral college.
The National Assembly has a total membership of 342 elected through adult suffrage (272 general seats, 60 women seats and 10 non-Muslim seats).
Pakistan National FlagDark 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. (For more details click here)
National AnthemApproved in August, 1954
Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri
Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla
Duration: 80 seconds (For more details click here)State EmblemThe 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: Faith, Unity, Discipline (For more details click here)Pakistan's Official Map Drawn by Mian Mahmood Alam Suhrawardy (1920-1999)
National Flower:
Jasmine.
National Tree:
Deodar (Cedrus Deodara).
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, Crocodiles,waterfowls.
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National PoetAllama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938)
Head of the StateAsif Ali Zardari, President
Raja Pervez Ashraf, Prime Minister
Capital">CapitalIslamabad (See http://www.cda.gov.pk)
Area
Total
796,095 Sq. km.
Punjab 205,344 Sq. km.
Sindh 140,914 Sq. km
.Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa 74,521 Sq. km.
Balochistan 347,190 Sq. km.
Federally Administered Tribal Areas 27,220 Sq. km.
Islamabad (Capital) 906 Sq. km.Population165 million (estimated)-132 million (1998 census) (Seehttp://www.statpak.gov.pk/)
Pakistan is divided into four provinces viz., Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan.
The tribal belt adjoining Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa is managed by the Federal Government and is named FATA i.e., Federally Administered Tribal Areas.
Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas have their own respective political and administrative machinery, yet certain of their subjects are taken care of by the Federal Government through the Ministry of Kashmir Affairs and Northern Areas. Provinces of Pakistan are further divided into Districts
Religion95% Muslims, 5% others.
Annual per capita incomeUS $1085 (For More Details)
GDP5.8%CurrencyPak. Rupee.
ImportsIndustrial equipment, chemicals, vehicles, steel, iron ore, petroleum, edible oil, pulses, tea.
ExportsCotton, textile goods, rice, leather items carpets, sports goods, handi-crafts, fish and fish prep. and fruit
LanguagesUrdu (National) and English (Official)
Literacy rate53%
Government Parliamentary formParliament
Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., the Senate (Upper House) and theNational Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises a process of continuity in the national affairs. It consists of 100 members. The four Provincial Assemblies, Federally Administered Tribal Areas and Federal Capital form its electoral college.
The National Assembly has a total membership of 342 elected through adult suffrage (272 general seats, 60 women seats and 10 non-Muslim seats).
Pakistan National FlagDark 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. (For more details click here)
National AnthemApproved in August, 1954
Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri
Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla
Duration: 80 seconds (For more details click here)State EmblemThe 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: Faith, Unity, Discipline (For more details click here)Pakistan's Official Map Drawn by Mian Mahmood Alam Suhrawardy (1920-1999)
National Flower:
Jasmine.
National Tree:
Deodar (Cedrus Deodara).
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, Crocodiles,waterfowls.
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