Full name : Islamic Republic of Pakistan Capital : Islamabad Independence : August 14, 1947 (from UK; formerly West Pakistan) Founder : Mohammad Ali Jinnah (Quaid-e-Azam)...(picture) National flower : Jasmin National dress : Shalwar Qameez National poet : Allama Iqbal (Shair-e-mushriq)...(picture) .(short poem) Executive branch : President, Prime minister, Cabinet Area : Total area = 803,940 sq km Land area = 778,720 sq km Climate :It is mostly hot in the summer but the northwest is very pleasant all year round. Location :...(click for map) Southern Asia, with China in the north, India to the east, and Afghanistan and Iran to the west. Flag : Green with a vertical white band on the hoist side; a large white crescent and star are centered in the
green field; the crescent, star, and color green are traditional symbols of Islam
Brief Introduction :
Pakistan emerged on the Map of the World as sovereign state on 14th August 1947 when the British Indian Empire was
partitioned into two independent states - India and Pakistan. Pakistan with a population of over 120Million, is rich in
landscapes and cultural traditions.
For those with a inbred love of mountains Pakistan offers The Unique Pleasure of Its Northern Mountain Ranges: The
Himalayas, The Hindukush and The Karakorams as mountain wonderland unrivalled in the entire world with such
formidable peaks as the K-2 - Nanga Parbat - Rakaposhi and The Trichmir. These Ranges present an awesome
challenge for those fond of Trekking/Mountaineering and Angling. Most mountain streams abound in Trout, the famous
mountain streams fish. The Valley resorts are an ideal summer get-away.
Islamabad :
Islamabad The Capital of Pakistan is a well planned modern city with large public building/ Attractive Parks/ Wide
Boulevards/ Newly Built Beautiful Shah Faisal Mosque/ Rose and Jasmine Garden/ Sports Complex/ Golf Course and
Well Laid out shopping centres.
Other major cities are Lahore, Karachi, Murree, Faisalabad, Quetta and Peshawar.
National Anthem :
Pakistan National Anthem was adopted in August 1954. An open competition was held among all highly competitive entries
the entry of Hafeez Jallundhary was approved by the jury.
Pakistan's national anthem
Pak sarzameen shad bad Kishwar-e-Haseen shad bad
Tou Nishaan-e-Azm-e-aali shan Arz-e-Pakistan
Markaz-e-yaqeen Shad bad
Pak sarzameen ka nizaam Qouwat-e-Akhouwat-e-Awam
Qaum mulk saltanat Painda tabinda bad
Shad bad Manzil-e-murad
Parcham-e-Sitara-o-Hilal Rahbar-e-Tarakkeey-o-Kamal
Tarjumaan-e-mazee-shaan-e-Hal Jan-e-Istaqbal
Saaya-e-Khuda-e-zuljalal
English Translation
Blessed be the sacred land Happy be the bounteous realm
Symbol of high resolve Land of Pakistan
Blessed be thou of faith
The Order of this sacred land is the might of the brotherhood of the people
May the nation, the country, and the state Shine in glory everlasting
Blessed be the goal of our ambition
This flag of Crescent and Star Leads the way to progress and perfection
Interpreter of our past glory of our present Inspiration of our future,
Symbol of Almighty's protection
