- Pakistan
about the country other uses Pakistan disambiguation pp vandalism small yes pp move indef Infobox country conventional long name Islamic Republic of Pakistan native name lang ur line height 2 Nastaliq br Isl m Jumh r ye P kist n common name Pakistan image flag Flag of Pakistan.svg image coat Coat of arms of Pakistan.svg symbol type State Emblem image map Pakistan orthographic projection .svg map caption Area constituting Pakistan in dark green claimed but uncontrolled territory ... and Broadcasting, Government of Pakistan. ref br Urdu lang ur line height 2 Nastaliq ... MotherTongue.htm publisher Population Census Organization, Government of Pakistan accessdate 28 ... Parliamentary republic republic leader title1 President of Pakistan President leader name1 Asif Ali Zardari Asif Zardari Pakistan Peoples Party PPP leader title2 Prime Minister of Pakistan Prime Minister leader name2 Yousaf Raza Gillani Yousaf Gillani Pakistan Peoples Party PPP leader title3 Chief Justice of Pakistan Chief Justice leader name3 Iftikhar Muhammad Chaudhry Iftikhar Chaudhry leader title4 Chairman of the Senate of Pakistan Chair of Senate leader name4 Farooq Naek Pakistan Peoples Party PPP leader title5 Speaker of the National Assembly of Pakistan House Speaker leader name5 Fahmida Mirza Pakistan Peoples Party PPP legislature Parliament of Pakistan Majlis e Shoora upper house Senate of Pakistan Senate lower house National Assembly of Pakistan National Assembly sovereignty type History of Pakistan Formation established event1 Pakistan Declaration established date1 28 January 1933 established event2 Lahore Resolution Pakistan Resolution established date2 23 March 1940 established event3 Pakistan Movement Independence established date3 from the United Kingdom established event4 Dominion of Pakistan Declared established date4 14 August 1947 established event5 Islamic ... Ministry of Population Welfare, Government of Pakistan accessdate 28 December 2011 ref population ... more details
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- Book:Pakistan
saved book title Pakistan subtitle An overview cover image Flag of Pakistan.svg cover color Pakistan Contents Introduction Pakistan History History of Pakistan History of South Asia Pakistan Movement Government and politics Government of Pakistan Parliament of Pakistan Politics of Pakistan President of Pakistan Prime Minister of Pakistan Foreign relations and military Foreign relations of Pakistan Military history of Pakistan Pakistani Armed Forces Pakistan Air Force Pakistan Army Pakistan Navy Geography Geography of Pakistan Geology of Pakistan Climate of Pakistan Provinces and administrative units Administrative units of Pakistan Azad Kashmir Balochistan, Pakistan Gilgit Baltistan Federally Administered Tribal Areas Islamabad Capital Territory Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Punjab, Pakistan Sindh Demographics Demographics of Pakistan Pakistani people Ethnic groups in Pakistan Languages of Pakistan Religion in Pakistan Fauna and flora Fauna of Pakistan Flora of Pakistan Economy Economy of Pakistan Agriculture in Pakistan Science and technology in Pakistan Tourism in Pakistan Culture and society Culture of Pakistan Cinema of Pakistan Education in Pakistan Healthcare in Pakistan Human rights in Pakistan Law of Pakistan Media of Pakistan Music of Pakistan National symbols of Pakistan Pakistani cuisine Pakistani literature Pakistani nationalism Sport in Pakistan Transport in Pakistan Category Wikipedia books on Pakistan Pakistan ... more details
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- Pakistan (disambiguation)
Wiktionary Pakistan Pakistan usually refers to the sovereign country in South Asia formally named the Islamic Republic of Pakistan . Pakistan may also refer to Dominion of Pakistan , the country later Islamic Republic of Pakistan formed by the partition of British India in 1947 consisting of the present countries of Pakistan and Bangladesh West Pakistan , the name of the western wing of Pakistan until 1971 East Pakistan , a former province of Pakistan which existed between 1947 and 1971 now Bangladesh Pakistan, Purnia , a village in Purnia district of Bihar, India Pakestan , a village in the Ardabil Province of Iran Little Pakistan , an ethnic enclave populated by overseas Pakistanis See also Lookfrom Pakistan dab ... more details
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- Survey of Pakistan
unreferenced date June 2011 Survey of Pakistan is the sole national mapping and land surveying government agency of Pakistan . Its head of department is titles as Surveyor General of Pakistan . Category Pakistan federal departments and agencies Category Geography of Pakistan Category Geographic societies Pakistan gov stub ... more details
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- Banking in Pakistan
Banking in Pakistan first formally started in Pakistan during the period of British colonialisation in the South Asia . After independence from British Raj in 1947, and the emergence of Pakistan as a country in the globe, the scope of banking in Pakistan has been increasing and expanding continuously. Pakistan s oldest bank is the State Bank of Pakistan , which is also the central bank of the nation. Before independence on August 14, 1947, the Reserve Bank of India was the central bank of what is now Pakistan. After independence, Muhammad Ali Jinnah took actions to establish a central bank in Pakistan which resulted in the new founding of the State bank of Pakistan, with its headquarters to be based in Karachi . Only 7 of the population uses the banks, has tremendous potential but this needs to be pushed a little furrther See also State Bank of Pakistan List of banks in Pakistan Economy of Pakistan topics Banking in Pakistan Asia topic Banking in Category Banking by country Pakistan Category Banking in Pakistan ... more details
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- Outline of Pakistan
double image right Flag of Pakistan.svg 185 Coat of arms of Pakistan.svg 106 The Flag of Pakistan The Coat of arms of Pakistan Image Pakistan orthographic projection 2.png right 188px Image Un pakistan.png thumb An enlargeable map of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan See also Index of Pakistan related articles The Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a List of sovereign states sovereign country located in South ... library publications the world factbook geos pk.html title Pakistan work The World Factbook publisher ... 761560851 Pakistan.html Encarta Encyclopedia Pakistan ref ref name Middle East Institute http www.mideasti.org countries countries.php?name pakistan Middle East Institute Pakistan ref It has ... China in the far northeast. ref name Kashmir status The entire Kashmir region is claimed by Pakistan ... and Pakistani held areas defined by the Line of Control .Pakistan refers to Indian administered Kashmir as Indian Occupied Kashmir . ref The region forming modern Pakistan was home to the ancient Indus ... Pakistan InfoPlease ref It was a part of British India until 1947, when the Pakistan movement Pakistan Movement for a state for Muslims , led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah and the All India Muslim League Muslim League resulted in the independence and creation of the state of Pakistan, that comprised ... Pakistan Baluchistan and East Bengal . With the adoption of its Constitution of Pakistan constitution in 1956, Pakistan became an Islamic republic . In 1971, a civil war in East Pakistan resulted in the independence of Bangladesh . Pakistan s history has been characterized by periods of Economy of Pakistan economic growth , military rule and political instability. Pakistan is the List of countries .... Pakistan is a founding member of the Organisation of the Islamic Conference now the Organisation ... as an overview of and topical guide to Pakistan TOC limit limit 2 General reference Image Pakistan 2002 CIA map.jpg thumb An enlargeable relief map of Pakistan International Phonetic Alphabet Pronunciation ... more details
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- 1955 in Pakistan
Unreferenced date December 2009 YearInPakistanNav 1955 Events Births July 22 Asif Ali Zardari , politician August Asghar Choudary in USA See also 1954 in Pakistan 1955 Other events of 1955 1956 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history DEFAULTSORT 1955 In Pakistan Category 1955 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- Dilkash Pakistan
noref date February 2011 Dilkash Pakistan is a travel guide television program on Pakistan . It is a very informative programme and shows the culture and traditions of different areas in Pakistan. The program is hosted by Khalid and telecasted on CNBC Pakistan. Category Pakistani television series Category Tourism in Pakistan ... more details
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- Environment of Pakistan
This article discusses topics related to the environment of Pakistan Biota Main Fauna of Pakistan Flora of Pakistan Climate Main Climate of Pakistan Geography Main Geography of Pakistan Water Main Water supply and sanitation in Pakistan Climate change Main Climate change in Pakistan Energy Main Energy policy of Pakistan Renewable energy in Pakistan Protected areas Main Protected areas of Pakistan See also Conservation in Pakistan Environmental policy Environmental affairs in Pakistan are managed and regulated by the Ministry of Environment Pakistan , headed by the Minister for Environment Pakistan . Environmental issues Main Environmental issues in Pakistan See also Portal box Sustainable Development Environment Earth sciences Ecology Pakistan Environment List of environmental issues References Asia topic Environment of External Links http www.nbr.org publications element.aspx?id 544 Nontraditional Security Threats in Pakistan by Ali Tauqeer Sheikh October 2011 http www.nbr.org publications issue.aspx?id 231 Ecological and Nontraditional Security Challenges in South Asia by Dennis Pirages, Farooq Sobhan, Stacy D. VanDeveer and Li Li June 2011 DEFAULTSORT Environment Of Pakistan Category Environment of Pakistan ... more details
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- 1972 in Pakistan
Unreferenced date December 2009 YearInPakistanNav 1972 Events Karachi labour unrest of 1972 January 20 January President of Pakistan President later Prime minister of Pakistan Prime minister Zulfikar Ali Bhutto publicly announces that Pakistan will immediately Project 706 begin a Pakistan and its Nuclear Detterent Program nuclear weapons programme . July 2 July India and Pakistan sign the Simla Accord in Shimla Simla , India , following the surrender of the Pakistan military to Indian forces in 1971 and the subsequent emergence of former East Pakistan as the independent nation of Bangladesh . August 14 August Pakistan celebrates 25 years as an independent nation. Births 5 August Aaqib Javed , cricketer and coach See also 1971 in Pakistan 1972 Other events of 1972 1973 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history DEFAULTSORT 1972 In Pakistan Category 1972 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- The Gazette of Pakistan
Italic title unreferenced date April 2011 The Gazette of Pakistan is the official newspaper of the Government of Pakistan . The Gazette provides information about government acts, ordinances, regulations, orders, S.R.Os, notifications, appointments, promotions, leaves, and awards. External links http www.pakistan.gov.pk gazpak.jsp The Gazette of Pakistan Dead link date April 2011 Category Pakistan federal departments and agencies Category Pakistani media Category Newspapers published in Pakistan Category Government gazettes Pakistan Category Publications with year of establishment missing Pakistan newspaper stub ... more details
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- 1961 in Pakistan
Unreferenced date December 2009 YearInPakistanNav 1961 Events May 6 May, the Constitution Commission, appointed by President of Pakistan President Ayub Khan Field Marshal Ayub Khan , presents its report to the President. The Commission pinpoints the failures of the parliamentary form of government in Pakistan. See also 1960 in Pakistan 1961 Other events of 1961 1962 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history DEFAULTSORT 1961 In Pakistan Category 1961 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- 1994 in Pakistan
YearInPakistanNav 1994 Events March Pakistan conducts nuclear tests in response to those carried out by neighbouring India . ref http news.bbc.co.uk 1 hi despatches 102164.stm Pakistan s tests cause pandemonium in Indian parliament ref See also 1993 in Pakistan 1994 Other events of 1994 1995 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history References reflist Years in Pakistan Category 1994 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- 1951 in Pakistan
Unreferenced date December 2009 YearInPakistanNav 1951 Events March The Rawalpindi conspiracy , an attempted coup d tat initiated by Major General Akbar Khan against the government of Liaquat Ali Khan , is exposed. October 16 October, Prime Minister of Pakistan Liaquat Ali Khan was assassinated in Rawalpindi , Punjab Pakistan Punjab . 17 October, the Governor General of Pakistan , Khawaja Nazimuddin became the second Prime Minister of Pakistan . See also 1950 in Pakistan 1951 Other events of 1951 1952 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history DEFAULTSORT 1951 In Pakistan Category 1951 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- 1965 in Pakistan
Unreferenced date December 2009 YearInPakistanNav 1965 Events January 2 January, President of Pakistan President Ayub Khan Field Marshal Ayub Khan defeats his main opponent, Fatima Jinnah in the presidential elections amid opposition accusations of mass rigging of the polls. September 6 September, the Indo Pakistan war of 1965 Indo Pakistan war begins. The 17 day war, when East Pakistan was left undefended, weakens the already fraying national ties between the two wings. See also 1964 in Pakistan 1965 Other events of 1965 1966 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history DEFAULTSORT 1965 In Pakistan Category 1965 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- 1998 in Pakistan
YearInPakistanNav 1998 Events The fifth census of Pakistan is compiled. ref http www.census.gov.pk AboutUS.htm POPULATION CENSUS ORGANIZATION, PAKISTAN ref The Australian cricket team begin their first successful tour of Pakistan for 39 years. ref http www.cricinfo.com database ARCHIVE 1998 99 AUS IN PAK Australia in Pakistan Cric Info ref Pakistan carries out a nuclear test on 28 May, to become the seventh declared nuclear capable country and the first Muslim nation to do so. See also 1997 in Pakistan 1998 Other events of 1998 1999 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history References Reflist Category 1998 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- Jafarabad, Pakistan
Jafarabad Lang ur was the old name of a town in Jafarabad District , Balochistan Pakistan Balochistan , Pakistan . Coord missing Pakistan Category Populated places in Balochistan, Pakistan Category Jafarabad District Balochistan geo stub tr Caferabad ... more details
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- Sangan (Pakistan)
Unreferenced stub auto yes date December 2009 For other uses of Sangan or Sanjan Sanjan disambiguation Sangan is a town in Sibi District , Balochistan Pakistan Balochistan , Pakistan . Coord missing Pakistan Category Populated places in Balochistan, Pakistan Category Sibi District Balochistan geo stub tr Sangan ... more details
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- Naran (Pakistan)
Naran in Pakistan may refer to Naran Valley , a valley located in Kaghan Valley of Mansehra District , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Pakistan Naran Village , a village located in Kaghan Valley of Mansehra District , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Pakistan Naran Road , road in Pakistan See also Naran disambiguation disambig ... more details
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- Kalia, Pakistan
notability date October 2011 Unsourced date August 2011 Kalia is a Rajpoot tribe in Pakistan. Kalia tribe lives in Punjab Pakistan Punjab and Dadu District , as well as many other areas in Pakistan. Category Tribes Category Pakistani people Category Rajput clans ethno stub pakistan stub ... more details
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- Luni, Pakistan
Luni is the name of two villages in Pakistan Luni Balochistan Luni Punjab geodis ... more details
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- 1956 in Pakistan
Unreferenced date December 2009 YearInPakistanNav 1956 Events February 29, the Constituent Assembly of Pakistan Constituent Assembly approves a constitutional draft which comes into effect on March 23. The constitution is based on the principle of parity between the two wings of the country. March 23, Pakistan becomes the first Islamic republic in the world. Republic Day March 23rd in Pakistan Republic Day in Pakistan March 23, Iskander Mirza becomes the first President of Pakistan . September, Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy becomes Prime Minister of Pakistan . See also 1955 in Pakistan 1956 Other events of 1956 1957 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history DEFAULTSORT 1956 In Pakistan Category 1956 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- Drought in Pakistan
File Farmer in Pakistan.jpg right thumb Drought causing farmers hardship in Pakistan Drought in Pakistan has become a frequent phenomenon in the country. The drought of 1998 2002 is considered worst in 50 years. According to a report issued by the Economic Survey of Pakistan, the drought is one of the factors responsible for poor growth performance. Balochistan especially the western and central parts of the province remain in the grip of drought almost all year round. ref http www.ndma.gov.pk Publications livingwithdisasters.pdf ref Drought in the country is common if the monsoon season fails to deliver rains then drought emerges. ref http pakistanweatherportal.com 2011 05 08 history of drought in pakistan in detail ref See also Climate of Pakistan Tropical cyclones in the Arabian sea List of floods in Pakistan List of extreme weather records in Pakistan Reference Reflist Pakistan topics Category Droughts Pakistan Category Weather events in Pakistan Category Environment of Pakistan ... more details
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- 1957 in Pakistan
Unreferenced date December 2009 YearInPakistanNav 1957 Events August Pakistan celebrates its tenth year as an independent nation. October Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar replaces Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy as Prime Minister of Pakistan Prime Minister . December Ibrahim Ismail Chundrigar , having served as Prime Minister of Pakistan Prime Minister for only 56 days, is forced to resign. Feroz Khan Noon succeeds Chundrigar as Prime Minister. He is the seventh Prime Minister in 10 years. See also 1956 in Pakistan 1957 Other events of 1957 1958 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history DEFAULTSORT 1957 In Pakistan Category 1957 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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- 1975 in Pakistan
YearInPakistanNav 1975 Events September Pakistan loses a hockey title match to India . ref http www.google.co.uk search?q 1975 Pakistan site .bbc.co.uk&hl en&start 20&sa N India celebrates hockey win BBC News ref Births 13 August Shoaib Akhtar See also 1974 in Pakistan 1975 Other events of 1975 1976 in Pakistan Timeline of Pakistani history References reflist Category 1975 in Pakistan Pakistan history stub ... more details
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