The document summarizes the cultural characteristics of different regions of Pakistan. It discusses the diverse cultures that make up Pakistani culture, which blend Islamic values, various regional languages, and influences from neighboring cultures in Central Asia, India, and the Middle East. Each of Pakistan's five provinces - Punjab, Sindh, Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Gilgit Baltistan - have their own distinct cultural traditions related to clothing, food, music, and festivals. However, they are all united through their shared connection to Islam and identification as part of the overarching culture of Pakistan.

1. …..

3. Characteristics of Pakistani
culture:
 Pakistani culture has following characteristics:
 Islamic values and tradition.
 Languages.
 Mixed culture.
 Food.
 Variety of dresses.
 Handicrafts.

4. ISLAMIC VALUES AND
TRADITION:
 Islam is distinct religion ,so ,Muslims can’t live hindus
.That’s why we created PAKISTAN. It is actuaally a part
of contemporary Islamic civilization which draws its
value and tradition from ISLAM and rich Islamic
history
 ISLAM has great teachings and Muslims have to follow
them.

5. *CULTURE OF PAKISTAN*
 Pakistan has a diverse culture.
 *Thanks to his geographical , historical and ethnic diversity
. It is the melting pot of Indian , Afghan , Central Asian and
Western influences.
Mixed Culture:
 Pakistan has a mixed culture .
 Pakistani culture is beautiful blend of the Punjabi,Sindhi
,Pakhtoon and Balochi and Kashmiri culture.
.

6. WHY PAKISTAN HAS MIXED
CULTURE:
People entered in Indus valley from
central Asia , Iran,Turkey and Iraq etc..
They bought their languages,
traditions , festivals and their way of
life.

7. Pakistan has 5 provinces. Each of them
owns their own beautiful culture.
1:Sindh.
2:Punjab.
3:Khyber pakhtunkhwa.
4:Balochistan.
5.Gilgit baltistan.
*lets discuss each culture.

8. *CULTURE OF PUNJAB*
 Punjab is drived from Persian language.
 PUNJ means FIVE
 AB means RIVER
 It is also called the LAND OF FIVE RIVERS.

9. LANGUAGE:
 Punjabi is the provisional language of Punjab.
 Urdu and saraiki is also spoken.

10. CLOTHING:
 WOMEN:
 Punjabi girls wear a simple but
colourfull dress . It consists of a
kurta or kamiz and staright cut
shalwar.

11. MEN:
 Punjabi men wear a kurta or
kamiz with dhoti or tehmat which
is now replaced by pajama. They
also wear turban on head.

12. FOOD:
 Punjabi people love food.
Paratha is an essential thing in
their breakfast.They also like
saag , makki ki roti and different
types of rice too.
 Lassi and tea are the famous
drinks among them.

13. MARRIAGE CEREMONIES :
 Punjabi culture have many
ceremonies in marriage.
*Pre-mehndi functions are
Dholki,Mayoun and Mehndi.
*Drum(Dhol) is an important
element of pre-mehndi functions.
*Wedding includes Sehrahbandi ,
Nikah and Rukhsati.

14. FESTIVALS:
 There are many festivals held in Punjab every year , like
fairs on shrines and basant especially.
 Most famous fair
Which held in Punjab
Is the URS of DATA
GANJ BUKSH.(a saint
Of Punjab).
*Basant is the festival
Of kite.People fly kites
And also competition held.

15. HANDICRAFTS:
Multan is famous for its
handicrafts.

16. POETS AND POETRY:
 There are many famous poets of Punjabi language
.They are
 Waris shah.
 Bulleh shah.
 Shah hussain.
 HEER RANJHA is one the most famous tragic
romance story of Punjab. It was narrated by WARIS
SHAH in the form of poetry.

17. CULTURE OF SINDH:
 The common name of Sindh
Is MEHRAN and it also got the
Title of BABUL ISLAM.
Sindh is separted by Balochist
-an by RIVER INDUS.

18. LANGUAGE:
 Sindhi is the provisional language of Sindh.
 However 5 languages are spoken in Sindh( including
sindhi) are:
 Lasi, Kutchi, Thari and Sindhi saraiki.
 Sindhi is the 3rd most common language spoken in
Pakistan after Punjabi and Pahto.

19. CLOTHING:
Sindhi people love to
Wear loose clothes.
Sindhi Topi is the
Essential element for boys.
*Women use AJRAK as a replacemnet
Of dupata.
*They also wear clothes made of AJRAK.

20. FOOD:
 Typical Sindhi food include Sindhi mutton, curry,
palak and chana dal.

21. FESTIVALS:
 There are many festivals celebrated in Sindh. They are:
 Urs of a ABDULLAH SHAH GHAZI ( saint).
 Sindhi culture Day.
 Diwali and Holi.( celebrated by hindus living there).
 Ajrak day.

22. MUSIC:
 Sindhi music is popular in Pakistan and also in some
parts of India.
 FAMOUS SINGERS OF SINDHI LANGUAGE ARE:
 Abida parveen
 Allan fakir.
 Sanam marvi
 Shazia khuskh.

23. CULTURE OF BALOCHISTAN:
 Balochistan is the largest
Province of Pakistan in area.
*Balochi culture are mostly
Tribal and conservative.

24. CLOTHING:
 WOMEN: Balochi women usually wear frocks and
shalwar. Theya lso wear jewelry which is made of metal
and is very attractive.
 MEN: Men usually wear Shalwar and kamiz with
turban.

25. FOOD:
 Blochi dry fruits are famous in whole Pakistan.
 SAJJI is the most loved dish of balochistan.
 They also like roasted lamb sand mutton.

26. LANGUAGE:
 Balochi is the provisional language of Balochistan .
 Urdu, pashto and brauhi also spoken in balochistan.

27. MUSIC:
 Balochi music is played by various instruments.
 FAMOUS INTRUMENTS ARE:
 Tanburk
 Setar.
 Qalam.
 FAMOUS ARTIST:
 Rostam Mirlashari .
 He is called *PRINCE OF BALOCHI MUSIC*

28. CULTURE OF KPK:
 It was formarly called NWFP.
 Its capital and largest city is
Peshawar.

29. HISTORICAL PLACES :

30. CLOTHING:
 WOMEN WEAR FROCKS.
 MEN WEAR Shalwar kamiz and waist coat,
 Pakol , kandhari cap and turban as head gear
 Peshawari chappal is very famous in KPK.

31. FOOD:
 Shanwari.
 Kabuli pulao.
 Chappli kabab
 Sajji .
 Tea.

32. MUSIC:
 Traditional music of KPK are mostly Ghazal .
 INSTRUMENTS:
 Rubab, sitar and harmonium.
 DANCE:
 Khatak and attan dance.

33. SINGERS:
 Famous singers are:
 Rahim shah.
 Gul panra.
 Zeek afridi.
 Gulzar azam.

36. LANGUAGES:
 8 languages spoken in gilgit but common are
 Urdu.
 Shina.
 Balti.

37. CLOTHING:
 WOMEN: they wear loose , colourfull frock.
 MEN: they wear shalwar kamiz , long cloak chuga and
chitrali cap.

38. MUSIC:
HREEP.
ASRUJAN
BAZMI.

39. SUMMARY OF PRESENTATION