3. LITTLE BIT ABOUT
PAKISTAN
• 33rd Largest by area
• 5th Largest by population
• Capital – Islamabad
• Currency – Pakistan Rupee (PKR)
• Calling Code – (+92)
• 14 August 1947 Independence
Day
• National Language – URDU
4. Definition of A
CULTURE
• Culture may be defined as behavior peculiar to
human beings, together with material objects used.
Culture consists of language, ideas, beliefs, customs,
codes, institution, tools, techniques, works of arts
and ceremonies
5. CULTURE OF PAKISTAN
The society and culture of Pakistan comprises numerous ethnic groups
• Punjab
• Sindh
• Baluchistan
• Khayber Pukhtoon Khowa – KPK
The origins of the current Pakistani culture can be traced back to the Indus Valley
civilization, which was simultaneous with the ancient Egyptian and Sumerian
civilizations, around 5000 years ago
6. CHARACTERISTICS OF
CULTURE OF PAKISTAN
Languages
Mixed Culture
Food
Verity of Dresses
Handicrafts
Sports
Sufism
7. LANGUAGES OF PAKISTAN
URDU
PUNJABI
PASHTO
SINDHI
BALUCHI
SARAIKI
ENGLISH (OFFICE)
8. MIXED CULTURE OF PAKISTAN
People entered the Indus Valley from Iran, Turkey, Arabia,
Central Asia, Iraq etc. adopted the sea route to reach the soil of Sub –
Continent. They bought their traditions, customs, festivals and way of
life. The local culture mixed with the culture of new arrivals created a
multicolored culture on the soil of present day Pakistan.
9. FOOD OF PAKISTAN
Due to regional and climate variations
in Pakistan, variety of food is available in
Pakistan
PUNJAB: Paratha, Makkan, Lassi etc.
SINDH: Fish, Sea foods etc.
KPK: Sajji, Balti Meat etc.
Balochistan: Dry fruits, Pulses etc.
10. DRESSES IN PAKISTAN
Pakistani culture is rich in variety of dresses:
• The people of Punjab, the Pathans of NWFP,
the Baluchi people and the Sindhis wear
their own distinct dresses. These dresses are
very colorful and prominent and give
attractive look during national fairs and
festivals.
11. SPORTS IN PAKISTAN
A verity of games are being played in
Pakistan
• Cricket
• Hockey (National Game)
• Football
• Volleyball
• Badminton
• Tennis