Umama khan

1. PAKISTAN

2. ABOUT:
❑ Located in South East Asia
❑ Created on 14 August ,1947
❑ Total population approx. 231.4 million
❑ Consists of Five provinces Sindh, Punjab
Balochis tan, KPK, Gilgit Baltistan.
❑ Official language URDU
❑ Capital city Islamabad
❑ 7th largest ARMY
❑ 6th nuclear country

3. CULTURE
▪ The local culture mixed with the
culture of new arrivals created a multi
colored culture on the soil of present
day Pakistan
CHARACTERISTICS OF
PAKISTANI CULTURE:
▪ Islamic values and tradition
▪ National and regional languages
▪ Rich literature
▪ Male dominated society
▪ Fairs and festivals
▪ Sports
▪ handicrafts

4. PAKISTANI
CUISINE:
Refinedblend of variousregional
cookingtraditionsof the south
Asia. Pakistanicuisineis known
for its richness and flavor. It has
been partly influencedby Arab,
Persian,and Indian cuisine, it
retains its own distinctPakistani
flavor.

5. CULTURE
HERITAGE:
• Pakistan's cultural heritage includes archaeological
sites, stupas, forts, shrines, tombs, buildings, residences,
monuments, and places of worship
• Moen jo Daro, Harappa, Thatta, Taxila, Badshahi
mosque, Lahore fort, Shalimar garden, Jahangir tomb,
etc. are the beautiful and historical culture heritage of
Pakistan
• "Our cultural heritage expresses courage ,patients and
hard life. They all are in connection with life which is a
fundamental part of Islamic teachings."

6. SPORTS:
Sport in Pakistan is a significant part of
Pakistani culture. Cricket is the most
popular sport in Pakistan, while field
hockey, polo, and squash are also
popular. Traditional sports like Kabaddi
and other well-known games are also
played.
Field hockey is the National sport of
Pakistan.
Pakistan won cricket world cup in 1992
and T-20 world cup in 2009.

7. DRESSES:
• The people of Punjab, the
Pethans of KPK, the Balochi
people and the Sindhi wear their
own distinct dresses. These
dresses are very colorful and
prominent and give attractive
look during national fairs and
festivals

8. HANDICRAFTS:
• The arts and crafts are of
great value and they are highly
appreciated. Both men and
women participated in their
production. Pakistan enjoys
great distinction in handicrafts
at international level. Bengals
of Hyderabad Bhera and
sheets of Multan, cutlery of
Wazirabad are world famous

9. FAIR AND FESTIVALS:
• The customs of the Muslims in
Pakistanare same everywhere. Eidul-fitr,
Eidul - Azha and Urs at the shrines held
every year.
• The festivals celebratedin Pakistanare
of national, religious,or geographical
origin.

10. THANKYOU