The culture of Pakistan is diverse and influenced by surrounding regions. It comprises ethnic groups like Punjabis, Kashmiris, Sindhis, Muhajirs, and others. Pakistani culture includes aspects like Urdu and English literature, poetry which has a rich tradition in Urdu and other languages, performing arts like music and dance, visual arts such as painting and architecture, sports especially field hockey and cricket, traditional dress like shalwar kameez, media, and festivals including religious occasions like Eid and Muharram. Overall, Pakistani culture is a blend of influences and traditions from its various ethnicities.

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2. TOPIC
Culture of Pakistan

4. Culture
DEFINITION:-
Culture is defined as the ways of living of
different people at the same time in different
parts of the same region.

5. Culture of Pakistan
The society and culture of Pakistan comprises of:
Punjabis, Kashmiris, Sindhis Muhajirs,
Makrani Pashtun Dardic Wakhi and
Burusho
•These Pakistani cultures have been greatly influenced
by many of the surrounding countries' cultures, such as
the Turkic peoples, Persian, Afghan, and Indians of South
Asia, Central Asia and the Middle East.

6. CULTURE OF PAKISTAN
Culture refers to the following Ways of Life, including
but not limited to:
Language : the oldest human institution and the most
sophisticated medium of expression.
Arts & Sciences : the most advanced and refined forms
of human expression.
Thought : the ways in which people perceive, interpret,
and understand the world around them.

7. Spirituality : the value system transmitted
through generations for the inner well-being of
human beings, expressed through language and
actions.
Social activity : the shared pursuits within a
cultural community, demonstrated in a variety
of festivities and life-celebrating events.
Interaction : the social aspects of human
contact, including the give-and-take of
socialization, negotiation, protocol, and
conventions.
All of the above collectively define the meaning
of Culture.

8. PAKISTANI CULTURE INCLUDES:
• Pakistani literature :
The common and shared tradition of Urdu literature
and English literature of South Asia was inherited by
the new state, Pakistan in 1947.
• Poetry:
Poetry is a highly respected art and profession in
Pakistan. The Urdu language has a rich tradition of
poetry and includes the famous poets Dr Allama Iqbal
national poet, Mirza Ghalib, Faiz Ahmad Faiz, Ahmad
Faraz, Jazib Qureshi and Ahmad Nadeem Qasimi. Apart
from Urdu poetry, Pakistani poetry also has blends of
other regional languages. Balochi, Sindhi, Punjabi,
Seraiki, and Pashto poetry.

9. Performing arts:
1) Music 2) Dance 3) Drama and theatre.
Visual arts:
1) Painting 2) Architecture
Recreation and Sports:
1) Hockey 2) Squash 3) Cricket
4) Football 5) Boxing 6) Swimming
Dress:
The national dress of Pakistan is Shalwar Qameez for both
men and women. It consists of a long, loose fitting tunic with
very baggy trousers. The dress is believed to be an
amalgamation of the dresses worn by the ancient Persians,
and Mughal Empire who have left their impression on the
people and culture of Pakistan.

10. Media:
1) Television 2) Radio 3) Cinema 4) Internet
FESTIVALS:
1) Ramadan 2) Eid celebrations
3) Milad Un Nabi 4) Muharam (ASHURA)
5) Jashne Baharan 6) Independence day
7) Defence day

11. DO WE HAVE A PAKISTANI
CULTURE??????