In 1947, the Islamic Republic of Pakistan was
founded on three principals:
"Unity, Faith, and Discipline". These principals
have become the National Motto of Pakistan.
"We are a Nation, with our own distinctive culture and civilization,
language and literature, art and architecture, names and nomenclature,
sense of values and proportion...We have our own distinctive outlook
on
life."
Muhammad Ali Jinnah, founding father of Pakistan
FACTS & FIGURES
Pakistan is a country situated in Southern Asia. The official name is
Islamic Republic of Pakistan. The name Pakistan means Land of Pure. Pakistan
became an independent country on 14 August 1947 due to desire of the Indian
Muslims and the efforts of Mohammed Ali Jinnah - known as the
Qaid-e-Azam.
Father of the Nation:
Mohammed Ali Jinnah
Current President:
Rafiq Ahmed Tarar
Current Prime Minister:
Mohammad Nawaz Sharif
Independence Day:
14 August
Entry in UN:
30 September, 1947
Area:
803,905 sq km (310,522 sq mi)
Population:
(est, 1991) 115,588,000 (65% Rural,
35% Urban)
Literacy rate:
35% (1991-92)
Capital:
Islamabad
Major Cities:
Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta
Gugarawala, Sukkur, Rawalpindi, Hyderabad,
Multan, Faisalabad,Sargoda
Borders:
North-East(China 965 km), East(India
1610 km), South-West(Iran 805 km),
North-West (Afganistan 2252 km),
South(Arbian sea)
Languages:
Urdu (Official), Punjabi, Sindhi, Pushto,
Balouchi, Seraiki, Brohki, Kashi
Currency:
One Pakistani Rupee = 100 Paisa
Rainfall:
(average) 4-25 inches a year
Religions:
Islam (97%), Christanity (2%), and others (1%)
Foreign Trade:
37.50% of GNP (Imports & exports)
Exports:
Carpets,Sports goods, Clothing, Cotton fabrics,
Cotton yarn, Leather, Rice.
Imports:
Electrical goods, Iron, Machinery, Oil products,
Steel, Transport equipment.
Trading Partners:
Germany, Japan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Central
Asia independent states, UK, USA.
Major Airports:
Karachi, Lahore, Islamabad/Rawalpindi,
Quetta, Sukkur, Larkana, Peshawar, Multan.
Railways:
8,160 km of track.
Roads:
11,430 km (53% all-weather roads)
Major Rivers:
Indus (main), Chenab, Jhelum, Ravi, Sutlaj
Ports:
Karachi, Bin-Qasim, Gowadar.
Provinces:
Baluchistan (347190 sq km) Capital: Quetta.
Punjab
(205,344 sq km) Capital: Lahore .
Sindh
(140,914 sq km) Capital: Karachi.
Frontier
(74,521 sq km) Capital: Peshawar.
Archiological Sites :
Mohenjodaro, Taxila, Harappa, Bhumbhore
Principal Crops:
Wheat, Cotton, Rice
Forest:
3.13 million hectares.
Temperature:
Summer - upto 50 C. Winter - as low as 0 C.
