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PAKISTAN PAGE
Pakistan A Moderate, Progressive, Islamic Nation State
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PAKISTAN - FACTS
Map of Pakistan
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Founder of Pakistan
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah |
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QUOTE OF QUAID
So said the Quaid
"The people of Pakistan desire nothing which is not their own, nothing more than the good-will and friendship of the free nations of the world. We in Pakistan are determined that having won our long-lost freedom we will work to the utmost limit of our capacity not only to build up a strong and happy state of our own but to contribute in the fullest possible measure to international peace and prosperity."
26th February, 1948. |
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National Poet
Allama Muhammad Iqbal |
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President of Pakistan
Mr. Asif Ali Zardari |
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Prime Minister of Pakistan
Mr. Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani |
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Official Name Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Founder of Pakistan Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)
Head of State Asif Ali Zardari, President
Head of Government Syed Yousaf Raza Gilani, Prime Minister
Chairman Senate Mr. Farooq Hamid Naek
Speaker National Assembly Dr. Fehmida Mirza
Capital Islamabad |
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Area |
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796,095 Sq. km. |
Punjab
Sindh
Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa
Balochistan
Federally Admin Tribal Areas (FATA)
Islamabad (Capital) |
205,344 Sq. km.
140,914 Sq. km.
74,521 Sq. km.
347,190 Sq. km.
27,220 Sq. km.
906 Sq. km.
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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. |
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Religion 95% Muslims, 5% others.
Annual per capita income US $1085
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 consists of two Houses i.e., Senate (Upper House) and National Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolizes 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 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.
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. 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
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Energy |
Major sources |
Electricity (Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear)
Oil, Coal and Liquid Petroleum Gas |
Power Generating Capacity |
22763 MW |
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Health |
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Transport & Communication |
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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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) |
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Education |
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Seaports |
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 |
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International |
Three (Karachi, Bin Qasim and Gwadar |
Fish Harbours-Cum-Mini Ports |
Three (Minora, Gawadar, and Keti Bandar) |
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Employment |
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Communications |
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 |
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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 |
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Media |
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Communications |
Print Media (In accordance with Central Media List) |
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Dailies |
540 |
Weeklies |
444 |
Fortnightlies |
55 |
Monthlies |
268 |
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News Agencies |
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APP |
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PPI, NNI, On Line and Sana. |
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Electronic Media |
Television |
Public Sector |
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 |
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Pakistan Broadcasting Corporation (Radio Pakistan) has 31 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. |
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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. |
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Cable Operators |
More than 900 |
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Banks |
Central Bank
State Bank of Pakistan
Nationalized Scheduled Banks
First Woman Bank Ltd.
National Bank of Pakistan
Specialized Banks
Zarai Taraqiati Bank (ZTBL)
Industrial Development Bank of Pakistan
Punjab Provincial Cooperative Bank Ltd
Private Scheduled Banks
Askari Commercial Bank Limited
Bank Al-Falah Limited
My 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
Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt) Ltd
Pak-Oman Investment Company (Pvt) Ltd
Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Co. (Pvt) Ltd
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
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
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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 Express 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. Ltd
Pak Kuwait Investment Company (Pvt) Ltd
Pak Libya Holding Company (Pvt) Ltd
Pak-Oman Investment Company (Pvt) Ltd
Saudi Pak Industrial and Agricultural Investment Co. (Pvt) Ltd
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 |
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Famous Mountain Peaks |
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Famous Mountain Passes |
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World Rating |
K-2 (Chagori) |
8616 m |
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Nanga Parbat |
8125 m |
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Gasherbrum-I |
8068 m |
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Broad Peak |
8065 m |
12th |
Gasherbrum-II |
8047 m |
14th |
Gasherbrum-III |
7952 m |
15th |
Gasherbrum-IV |
7925 m |
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Disteghil Sar |
7885 m |
20th |
Kunyang Kish |
7852 m |
22nd |
Masherbrum (NE) |
7821 m |
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Rakaposhi |
7788 m |
27th |
Batura I |
7785 m |
28th |
Kanjut Sar |
7760 m |
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Saltoro Kangri |
7742 m |
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Trivor |
7720 m |
36th |
| Tirich Mir |
7708 m |
41st |
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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 |
Famous Glaciers
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Length |
Siachin |
75 km |
Batura |
55 km |
Baltoro |
65 km |
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Rivers |
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Deserts |
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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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Location/Province |
Thar |
Sindh |
Cholistan |
Punjab |
Thal |
Punjab |
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Rivers |
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Deserts |
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Manchar |
Sindh |
Keenjar |
Sindh |
Hanna |
Balochistan |
Saif-ul-Maluk |
Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
Satpara |
Northern Areas |
Kachura |
Northern Areas |
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Location/Province |
Mangla Dam |
Punjab |
Tarbela Dam |
Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
Warsak Dam |
Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa |
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For Further Information Please Contact:
‘Progress’ Secretariat:
Plot No. 73/E-1, 9th Jami Commercial St,
Phase 7, D.H.A, Karachi, Pakistan.
Tel: (9221) 35802346; 35389098
Fax: (9221) 35380931; Mob: 0300-3580540
Email: foundationforprogress@yahoo.com
Web: www.progress.org.pk
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