Official Name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Father of the Nation: Quaid-i-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah (1876-1948)
National Poet: Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938)
Head of the State: General Pervez Musharraf, President
Head of Government: Shaukat Aziz , Prime Minister
Capital: Islamabad
Area:
Total: 796,095 Sq. km.
Punjab: 205,344 Sq. km.
Sindh: 140,914 Sq. km.
North West Frontier Province: 74,521 Sq. km.
Balochistan: 347,190 Sq. km.
Federally Administered Tribal Areas: 27,220 Sq. km.
Islamabad (Capital): 906 Sq. km.
Sindh: 140,914 Sq. km.
North West Frontier Province: 74,521 Sq. km.
Balochistan: 347,190 Sq. km.
Federally Administered Tribal Areas: 27,220 Sq. km.
Islamabad (Capital): 906 Sq. km.
Population: 153.96 million (E)
Administrative Setup
Pakistan is divided into four provinces viz., North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Punjab, Sindh and Balochistan. The tribal belt adjoining NWFP 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 Divisions and Districts
Divisions Districts
NWFP 7 24
Punjab 8 34
Sindh 5 21
Balochistan 6 22
While FATA consist of 13 Areas/Agencies and Azad Kashmir and Northern Areas have 7 and 5 Districts respectively.
Religion: 95% Muslims, 5% others.
Annual Per capita income: US $736
GDP: 8.4%
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: Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., The Senate (Upper House) and the National Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises 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.
Annual Per capita income: US $736
GDP: 8.4%
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: Parliament consists of two Houses i.e., The Senate (Upper House) and the National Assembly (Lower House).
The Senate is a permanent legislative body and symbolises 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:
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 4. Scroll contains Quaid's motto: Unity Faith, Discipline
Pakistan's Official Map:
Drawn by Mian Mahmood Alam Suhrawardy (1920-1999)
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: 7.5% in 2006-07
Total cropped area: 22.94 million hectares
Industry: Textiles, Cement, Fertiliser, Steel, Sugar, Electric Goods, Shipbuilding
Major sources Of Energy:
Electricity (Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear) Oil, Coal, and Liquid Petroleum Gas
Power Generating Capacity: 19,389 MW
Health:
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
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: 7.5% in 2006-07
Total cropped area: 22.94 million hectares
Industry: Textiles, Cement, Fertiliser, Steel, Sugar, Electric Goods, Shipbuilding
Major sources Of Energy:
Electricity (Hydel, Thermal, Nuclear) Oil, Coal, and Liquid Petroleum Gas
Power Generating Capacity: 19,389 MW
Health:
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
Education:
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
Middle Schools: 28,728
High Schools: 16,100
Secondary Vocational Institutions: 636
Arts & Science Colleges: 1,066
Professional Colleges: 382
Universities: 51
Transport & Communication
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: 8 (Islamabad, Karachi, Lahore, Quetta, Peshawar, Multan, Faisalabad and Gwadar)
Seaports:
International : 2 (Karachi and Bin Qasim) Gwadar deep sear port is under construction
Fish Harbours-Cum-Mini Ports: 3 (Minora, Gawadar, and Keti Bandar)
Communications:
Post Offices: 12,170
Telephone connections: 5,052,000
Public Call Offices: 217,597
Telegraph offices: 299
Internet Connections: 2 million
Mobile Phones: 20 Million
Telephone connections: 5,052,000
Public Call Offices: 217,597
Telegraph offices: 299
Internet Connections: 2 million
Mobile Phones: 20 Million
Employment:
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
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
Media:Print Media (In accordance with Central Media List)
Dailies: 540
Weeklies: 444
Fortnightlies: 55
Monthlies: 268
News Agencies:
Official : APP
Private :PPI, NNI, On Line and Sana.
Electronic Media:
TV Centres
Five TV centres at Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi covering 88.58% population and 49 re-broadcasting stations.
Pakistan Television
4 channels (PTV-I, PTV-II (PTV World), PTV-III & PTV National
Radio Stations
Public: :Total 25, Home services in 19 languages. External Services cover 81 countries in 15 languages
Private:Radio stations 22
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has so far awarded 72 FM Radio broadcast licenses including nine (9) specialized subject licenses for universities. Fifteen (15) licenses have been granted for the establishment of Satellite TV Channels. Nine Satellite TV channels have started their operation.
Cable Operators: 900
Dailies: 540
Weeklies: 444
Fortnightlies: 55
Monthlies: 268
News Agencies:
Official : APP
Private :PPI, NNI, On Line and Sana.
Electronic Media:
TV Centres
Five TV centres at Islamabad, Lahore, Peshawar, Quetta and Karachi covering 88.58% population and 49 re-broadcasting stations.
Pakistan Television
4 channels (PTV-I, PTV-II (PTV World), PTV-III & PTV National
Radio Stations
Public: :Total 25, Home services in 19 languages. External Services cover 81 countries in 15 languages
Private:Radio stations 22
Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority has so far awarded 72 FM Radio broadcast licenses including nine (9) specialized subject licenses for universities. Fifteen (15) licenses have been granted for the establishment of Satellite TV Channels. Nine Satellite TV channels have started their operation.
Cable Operators: 900
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