🇵🇰 Pakistan - Country

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Pakistan
اسلامی جمہوریہ پاکستان · Islāmī Jumhūriyah Pākistān
Name Origin
Land of the Pure
“Pakistan” Coined in 1933 by Choudhry Rahmat Ali from Persian & Urdu Roots Meaning “Pure Land”
Symbols
⭐ Crescent & Star Flag · National Emblem of Pakistan · Indus Civilization State
Codes
PK · PAK
ISO 3166-1 · IOC Country Code
TLD
.pk
Internet Country Code Top-Level Domain
Telephone Code
+92
International Calling Code
Currency
PKR · ₨ · Pakistani Rupee
Official Languages
Punjabi Most Widely Spoken · Sindhi, Pashto, Balochi, Saraiki, Hindko & Brahui Regional Languages
Religion
Islam
Predominantly Sunni Muslim · Shia Minority · Islamic Republic
Capital
Largest City
Government
Islamic Federal Republic with Bicameral Legislature
Region
Indus Basin · Greater Punjab · Arabian Sea · Crossroads of South & Central Asia
Provinces & Territories
4 Provinces · 3 Territories
Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa & Balochistan · Islamabad Capital Territory, Gilgit-Baltistan & Azad Kashmir
Districts
170+ Districts
Further Divided into Tehsils, Cities, Towns, Union Councils & Villages
Time Zone
Pakistan Standard Time (UTC+5)
Single National Time Zone
President Asif Ali Zardari
President
Asif Ali Zardari
Since March 2024 · 14th President of Pakistan · Ceremonial Head of State
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister
Shehbaz Sharif
Prime Minister of Pakistan · Head of Government & Executive Authority
Area
340,509 sq mi
881,913 km² · #33 of 197 Countries by Area
Population
241,000,000
#5 of 197 Countries by Population
Population Density
708/sq mi
273/km² · #54 of 197 Countries by Population Density
Demonym
Pakistani
Indus Civilization
c. 3300 BC
One of the World's Earliest Urban Civilizations Centered Around Mohenjo-daro & Harappa
Independence
August 14, 1947
Independence from British India & Creation of Pakistan
Islamic Republic
March 23, 1956
Constitution Adopted & Islamic Republic Established
Economy
Textiles · Agriculture · Manufacturing · IT Services
Major Producer of Cotton, Rice & Surgical Instruments with Expanding Technology Sector
Pakistan Location
30.3753° N, 69.3451° E
South Asia · Indus River Basin · Arabian Sea Coast
Asia Globe
Continent
Islamabad, Pakistan WEATHER
Provinces
Autonomous Territories
Federal Territory

Pakistan is a country in South Asia characterized by the towering mountain ranges of the Himalayas and Karakoram in the north, the fertile Indus River plains, deserts such as the Thar, and a coastline along the Arabian Sea.

📍 Pakistan is a country located in South Asia, positioned at the crossroads of South Asia, Central Asia, and the Middle East. It is bordered by Afghanistan to the northwest, China to the north, India to the east, and Iran to the southwest, with a coastline along the Arabian Sea to the south.
Pakistan’s landscape is highly diverse, featuring the towering mountain ranges of the Himalayas, Karakoram, and Hindu Kush in the north, including some of the world’s highest peaks. The country also includes the fertile Indus River plain, deserts such as the Thar Desert in the southeast, and coastal regions along the Arabian Sea.
Pakistan’s strategic location has historically made it a key link between different regions, influencing trade routes, cultural exchange, and geopolitical significance throughout history.
Capital
Islamabad
(اسلام آباد)
👥~1,200,000
Largest Cities
Karachi, Sindh
(کراچی، سندھ)
👥~17,000,000
Lahore, Punjab
(لاہور، پنجاب)
👥~13,000,000
Faisalabad, Punjab
(فیصل آباد، پنجاب)
👥~3,800,000
Rawalpindi, Punjab
(راولپنڈی، پنجاب)
👥~2,400,000
Gujranwala, Punjab
(گوجرانوالہ، پنجاب)
👥~2,200,000
Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(پشاور، خیبر پختونخوا)
👥~2,200,000
Multan, Punjab
(ملتان، پنجاب)
👥~2,000,000
Hyderabad, Sindh
(حیدرآباد، سندھ)
👥~1,900,000
Islamabad
(اسلام آباد)
👥~1,200,000
Quetta, Balochistan
(کوئٹہ، بلوچستان)
👥~1,100,000
Sargodha, Punjab
(سرگودھا، پنجاب)
👥~900,000
Bahawalpur, Punjab
(بہاولپور، پنجاب)
👥~800,000
Sialkot, Punjab
(سیالکوٹ، پنجاب)
👥~750,000
Sukkur, Sindh
(سکھر، سندھ)
👥~700,000
Larkana, Sindh
(لاڑکانہ، سندھ)
👥~650,000
Rahim Yar Khan, Punjab
(رحیم یار خان، پنجاب)
👥~600,000
Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(ایبٹ آباد، خیبر پختونخوا)
👥~500,000
Mardan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
(مردان، خیبر پختونخوا)
👥~450,000
Kasur, Punjab
(قصور، پنجاب)
👥~420,000
Okara, Punjab
(اوکاڑہ، پنجاب)
👥~400,000
Gwadar, Balochistan
(گوادر، بلوچستان)
👥~300,000
Dera Ghazi Khan, Punjab
(ڈیرہ غازی خان، پنجاب)
👥~350,000
Mirpur Khas, Sindh
(میرپور خاص، سندھ)
👥~300,000
Chaman, Balochistan
(چمن، بلوچستان)
👥~300,000
Nawabshah, Sindh
(نواب شاہ، سندھ)
👥~300,000
Road System (South Asian Transportation Infrastructure)
Drives On: Left
Pakistan follows left-hand traffic regulations.
Electrical System (Power Plug Types)
Primary Plug Types: Type C & Type D
Pakistan commonly uses Type C and Type D electrical outlets.

What is the Internet TLD for Pakistan?

A top-level domain (TLD) is the last section of a website address that appears after the final dot.

Country-code top-level domains are called ccTLDs and are assigned to countries and territories around the world.

Examples:

.in = India .bd = Bangladesh .jp = Japan

Pakistan uses:

.pk

What is the ISO Code for Pakistan?

ISO country codes come from the international standard ISO 3166 created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). These codes are used globally in databases, aviation systems, banking, shipping, and international data systems to uniquely identify countries and territories.

ISO 3166-1 codes are the two-letter country codes such as PK. These are called Level-1 ISO codes.

Only ISO 3166-1 codes support flag emojis. Flag emojis are created by combining two Unicode regional indicator letters that match the country's ISO two-letter code.

Pakistan is assigned the ISO 3166-1 alpha-2 code:

PK

Official ISO country name:

Islamic Republic of Pakistan

Subdivision codes do not have flag emojis.
ISO-2 Code: PK
ISO-3 Code: PAK
ISO Numeric Code: 586
PK Pakistan Flag Pakistan (ISO 3166-1)
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Unicode Flag Code: U+1F1F5 U+1F1F0
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Pakistan Flag
🇵🇰 "قومی ترانہ" – (Urdu) / "National Anthem"
• Lyrics written by Hafeez Jalandhari
• Music composed by Ahmed G. Chagla
• Adopted as Pakistan’s national anthem in 1954
Pakistan Flag Map

Official Motto:

«ایمان، اتحاد، نظم»

(Translated from Urdu: "Faith, Unity, Discipline")

Pakistan National Anthem:

«قَومی ترانہ»

(Translated from Urdu: "The National Anthem")

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