Sunday, 21 August 2016
Introduction to Pakistan
Pakistan is an Islamic Republic (Officialname: Islamic Republic of Pakistan) and its capital is Islamabad. Pakistan has four provinces: Baluchistan, North WestFrontier Province (NWFP), Punjab and Sindh. Their respective capitals are: Quetta, Peshawar,Lahore and Karachi. In addition to these provinces is the Federally Administered Northern Area (FANA), which is divided into the districts of Diamer, Ghanche, Ghizer, Gilgit and Skardu. There are also seven Federally Administered Tribal Areas. (FATA).
Neighbors of Pakistan
Pakistan is bordered by Afghanistan to the northwest and Iran to the west while China borders the country in the north and India to the east.
The nation is geopolitically placed within some of the most controversial regional boundaries which share disputes and have many-a-times escalated military tensions between the nations, e.g., that of Kashmir with India and the Durand Line with Afghanistan.
Its western borders include the Khyber Pass and Bolan Pass that have served as traditional migration routes between Central Eurasia and South Asia.
The nation is geopolitically placed within some of the most controversial regional boundaries which share disputes and have many-a-times escalated military tensions between the nations, e.g., that of Kashmir with India and the Durand Line with Afghanistan.
Its western borders include the Khyber Pass and Bolan Pass that have served as traditional migration routes between Central Eurasia and South Asia.
Pakistan Topography
Pakistan is divided into three major geographic areas: the northern highlands; the Indus River plain, with two major subdivisions corresponding roughly to the provinces of Punjab and Sindh; and the Balochistan Plateau.
Some geographers designate additional major regions. For example, the mountain ranges along the western border with Afghanistan are sometimes described separately from the Balochistan Plateau, and on the eastern border with India, south of the Sutlej River, the Thar Desert may be considered separately from the Indus Plain.
Nevertheless, the country may conveniently be visualized in general terms as divided in three by an imaginary line drawn eastward from the Khyber Pass and another drawn southwest from Islamabad down the middle of the country. Roughly, then, the northern highlands are north of the imaginary east-west line; the Balochistan Plateau is to the west of the imaginary southwest line; and the Indus Plain lies to the east of that line.
Some geographers designate additional major regions. For example, the mountain ranges along the western border with Afghanistan are sometimes described separately from the Balochistan Plateau, and on the eastern border with India, south of the Sutlej River, the Thar Desert may be considered separately from the Indus Plain.
Nevertheless, the country may conveniently be visualized in general terms as divided in three by an imaginary line drawn eastward from the Khyber Pass and another drawn southwest from Islamabad down the middle of the country. Roughly, then, the northern highlands are north of the imaginary east-west line; the Balochistan Plateau is to the west of the imaginary southwest line; and the Indus Plain lies to the east of that line.
US Visa Waiver
Washington, D.C. – The US Department of State today updated the number of qualified Visa Waiver Program (VWP) designated countries from 38 to 39. The 39th country to have enjoyed the privilege is Pakistan.
Pakistani passport holders no longer require visas to travel to the United States. This takes Pakistan from the list of countries whose citizens are required to obtain visas for travel to the United States.
In order to travel without a visa on the VWP, you must have authorization through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization prior to boarding a U.S. bound air or sea carrier to determine eligibility to travel without a visa to the United States for tourism or business.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry said that the State Department arrived at the decision as a way to reward Pakistan in helping to fight terrorism.
Wednesday, 3 August 2016
Karachi
Karachi is the 7th largest urban agglomeration in the world, and the second largest in the Muslim world. It is also the world's 7th least expensive city to live based on cost of living. It is Pakistan's centre of banking, industry, economic activity and trade and is home to Pakistan's largest corporations, including those involved in textiles, shipping, the automotive industry, entertainment, the arts, fashion, advertising, publishing, software development and medical research. The city is a hub of higher education in South Asia and the Muslim world.
The city is located on the Arabian Sea coastline. It is also known as the Uroos ul Bilaad, "The Bride of the Cities," the "City of Lights" and the "City of the Quaid," having been the birth and burial place of Quaid-e-Azam, the Great Leader, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, who made the city his home after Pakistan's independence from the British Raj on 14 August 1947. The term "City of Lights" was first used during Ayub era when new buildings, residential and recreational areas were constructed. During British Raj, it was also described as "Paris of Asia."
The city is located on the Arabian Sea coastline. It is also known as the Uroos ul Bilaad, "The Bride of the Cities," the "City of Lights" and the "City of the Quaid," having been the birth and burial place of Quaid-e-Azam, the Great Leader, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, the founder of Pakistan, who made the city his home after Pakistan's independence from the British Raj on 14 August 1947. The term "City of Lights" was first used during Ayub era when new buildings, residential and recreational areas were constructed. During British Raj, it was also described as "Paris of Asia."
Monday, 18 July 2016
Facts of Pakistan
1. One of the largest irrigation system with 5 rivers flowing from Kashmir and North of Pakistan moving through all over Punjab and then flowing into Arabian Sea through Sindh.
2. Deepest port with best dynamics and location is situated in Balochistan, i.e. Gwadar Port.
3. Pakistan has the 5th largest Metropolitan city in Pakistan, Karachi in sense of population.
4. Pakistan has the best graded COAS worldwide.
5. 2 out of 15 highest peaks of the world are in Pakitan.
2. Deepest port with best dynamics and location is situated in Balochistan, i.e. Gwadar Port.
3. Pakistan has the 5th largest Metropolitan city in Pakistan, Karachi in sense of population.
4. Pakistan has the best graded COAS worldwide.
5. 2 out of 15 highest peaks of the world are in Pakitan.
Tuesday, 12 July 2016
Balochistan
Balochistan, situated in south-western region of Pakistan is the largest province in terms of covered land area and smallest in terms of population. Balochistan is the least developed province of the country with only one major city, Quetta.
Balochistan has a tradition of tribes from centuries with ethnic background of Balochs, Pashtuns, Brohis with other smaller communities of Afghan Muhajirs and Hazaras.
Topography of Balochistan is majorly based on mountains with many kinds of natural reserves such as gas, oil, metals and precious stones. Balochistan has a rich history of cultures from various diversities which has led to many conflicts leading these reserves to remain a wasted controversy.
Balochistan has a tradition of tribes from centuries with ethnic background of Balochs, Pashtuns, Brohis with other smaller communities of Afghan Muhajirs and Hazaras.
Topography of Balochistan is majorly based on mountains with many kinds of natural reserves such as gas, oil, metals and precious stones. Balochistan has a rich history of cultures from various diversities which has led to many conflicts leading these reserves to remain a wasted controversy.
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