Official Name
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Father of the Nation
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah 1876-1948
National Poet
Allama Muhammad Iqbal 1877-1938
Head of the State
Asif Ali Zardari, President
Head of Government
Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister
Capital
Islamabad
Area
Total 796,095 Sq. km.
Population
165 million (estimated)-132 million (1998 census)
Religion
95% Muslims, 5% others.
Annual per capita income
US $1085 (For More Details)
GDP
5.8%
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
Pakistan National Flag
Approved in August, 1954
Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri
Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla
Duration: 80 seconds
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: Faith, Unity, Discipline
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, Crocodile, Waterfowls
Popular games
Cricket, Hockey, Football, Squash.
Tourist's resorts
Murree, Quetta, Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan,Chitral and Gilgit
Archaeological sites
Moenjo Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh,Takht Bhai.
Major Cities
Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Multan and Sialkot
Major Crops
Cotton, Wheat, Rice and Sugarcane
Agricultural Growth Rate
4.1 % on the average for the last six years--1.5% in 2007-08
Total cropped area
25.01 million hectares
Industry
Textiles, Cement, Fertiliser, Steel, Sugar, Electric Goods , Shipbuilding
Energy
Health
Education
Transport & Communication
Seaports
Communications
Employment
Media
Electronic Media
Television
Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah 1876-1948
National Poet
Allama Muhammad Iqbal 1877-1938
Head of the State
Asif Ali Zardari, President
Head of Government
Syed Yousuf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister
Capital
Islamabad
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. |
Population
165 million (estimated)-132 million (1998 census)
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
95% Muslims, 5% others.
Annual per capita income
US $1085 (For More Details)
GDP
5.8%
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 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).
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.
National Anthem
Approved in August, 1954
Verses Composed by: Abdul Asar Hafeez Jullundhri
Tune Composed by: Ahmed G. Chagla
Duration: 80 seconds
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: Faith, Unity, Discipline
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, Crocodile, Waterfowls
Popular games
Cricket, Hockey, Football, Squash.
Tourist's resorts
Murree, Quetta, Hunza, Ziarat, Swat, Kaghan,Chitral and Gilgit
Archaeological sites
Moenjo Daro, Harappa, Taxila, Kot Diji, Mehr Garh,Takht Bhai.
Major Cities
Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad, Faisalabad, Multan and Sialkot
Major Crops
Cotton, Wheat, Rice and Sugarcane
Agricultural Growth Rate
4.1 % on the average for the last six years--1.5% in 2007-08
Total cropped area
25.01 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 | 22763 MW (See /) |
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 |
Education
Primary Schools | 155,000 |
| Middle Schools | 28,728 |
| High Schools | 16,100 |
| Secondary Vocational Institutions | 636 |
| Arts & Science Colleges | 1,066 |
| Professional Colleges | 382 |
| Universities | 51 |
Transport & Communication
Total length of roads | 259, 758 km |
| Pakistan Railway 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 | Eight (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad and Gwadar) |
Seaports
| International | Three (Karachi, Bin Qasim and Gwadar |
Fish Harbours-Cum-Mini Ports | Three (Minora, Gawadar, and Keti Bandar) |
Communications
Post Offices | 12,170 |
| Telephone connections | 5,052,000 |
| Public Call Offices | 217,597 |
| Telegraph offices | 299 |
| Internet Connections | 2 million |
| Mobile Phones | 10,542,641 |
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 |
| Print Media (In accordance with Central Media List) | ||
| Dailies | 540 | |
| Weeklies | 444 | |
| Fortnightlies | 55 | |
| Monthlies | 268 | |
| News Agencies | ||
| Official | APP | |
| Private | PPI, NNI, On Line and Sana. | |
Electronic Media
Television
Public Sector
Cable Operator
More than 900
Banks
Famous Mountain Peaks
Famous Mountain Passes
Rivers
Famous Glaciers
Deserts
Lakes
Major Dams
Pakistan Television Corporation Five TV centres at Islamabad, Lahore Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi covering 88.58% population and 49 re-broadcasting stations. 6 channels: PTV Home, PTV News, PTV National (Regional programming in Balochi, Pashto, Punjabi, Sindhi), PTV Global (for U.S.A.), PTV Bolan (PTV Quetta) and AJK TV (Azad Jammu & Kashmir Television – Kashmiri channel for local viewers)
Private Sector
More than 50 channels {Pakistan Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) has issued licences to more than 81 applicants so far}
RADIO
Public
Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan) radio stations throughout Pakistan besides eight FM stations at Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Quetta, Faisalabad, Sialkot and Hyderabad. Besides its World Service in English and Urdu, Radio Pakistan beams its external services in seven languages to different parts of the world.
Private
PEMRA has issued licences for the establishment of more than 100 FM Radio stations including universities for educational purposes. A number of radio stations are already operational in major cities of Pakistan.
Cable Operator
More than 900
Banks
Famous Mountain Peaks
Height
|
World Rating
| |
| 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
|
| Disteghil Sar |
7885 m
|
20th
|
| Kunyang Kish |
7852 m
|
22nd
|
| 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
|
Location | Province |
The Khyber Pass | Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
| The Kurram Pass | FATA |
| The Tochi Pass | FATA |
| The Gomal Pass | Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
| The Bolan Pass | Balochistan |
| The Lowari Pass | Chitral (Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa) |
| The Khunjrab Pass | Northern Areas |
| 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 |
| Length | |
| Siachin | 75 km |
| Batura | 55 km |
| Baltoro | 65 km |
| Location/Province | |
| Thar | Sindh |
| Cholistan | Punjab |
| Thal | Punjab |
| Location/Province | |
| Manchar | Sindh |
| Keenjar | Sindh |
| Hanna | Balochistan |
| Saif-ul-Maluk | Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
| Satpara | Northern Areas |
| Kachura | Northern Areas |
| Location/Province | |
| Mangla Dam | Punjab |
| Tarbela Dam | Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
| Warsak Dam | Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
