Apart from India, it also has borders with Iran, Afghanistan and China. To the south-west of the country is the Arabian Sea. Pakistan is the second most populous country in the Muslim bloc and is sometimes called the Islamic Kingdom. History Pakistan appeared on the world map on August 14, 1947, after the struggle of … [Read more…]
Shandur Pass Also known as Mount Shandur, it is home to a lush green plateau and very high as an oasis among mountain peaks with extreme natural conditions. This is also the place with the highest playing field for polo (bridge code) in the world. In July every year, teams from Gilgit and Chitral counties … [Read more…]
The Chinese Foreign Ministry criticized Canada and its allies such as US, UK and EU when talking about human rights in the case of two Canadian citizens was arrested. “I wonder how they relate to this case. Where is their voice when the senior manager of a Chinese company is illegally arrested by the Canadian … [Read more…]
A woman was thrown stone to death by her family member due to the order of a court in Pakistan because of possessing a mobile phone. This is the latest case to endure the brutal punishment from ancient times. The media reported that Arifa Bibi, a two-year-old mother, had been thrown stone bricks by her … [Read more…]
Pakistan will launch an anti-terrorism campaign in March 2019 According to Xinhua, the Pakistani government announced on December 26 that it will launch a campaign to fight terrorism and destroy terrorism targets nationally from March 2019. Pakistani state secretary Shehryar Khan Afridi told the media that the government has decided to launch the National Action … [Read more…]
Pakistan, the South Asian country, looks like a charming place with its beautiful women, scenic locales, majestic mountains, many old monuments and numerous modern architectures. However, flying to the country might not be a very pleasant experience unless you have some idea about the local culture and customs. As they say – “East is East … [Read more…]
Pakistan has a weaker artistic and entertainment industry as compared to other popular industries such as Hollywood, Bollywood and Kollywood. It has not been able to make a mark in world cinema. However, its entertainment industry is still afloat – beating religious extremism and popular prejudices. Pakistani dramas began to be produced since the 1960s, … [Read more…]
1. Do not expect to understand Pakistan English Some Pakistani people can speak fluent English … with local accent. People learn English primarily from grammar books so they may wonder what English you are speaking. Learn some simple Urdu words Only about 10% of the population speaks Urdu but this language is used a lot … [Read more…]
The shopping experience in Pakistan is not as vibrant as that of neighboring countries such as China, India, Nepal etc. However, it has many shopping destinations that are very popular among locals and also offers a decent experience to people who visit from foreign countries. The shopping culture of this nation is varied. Handicrafts There … [Read more…]
The Pakistani culture is known as Gilani, and is poles apart from the western culture of countries such as the US and the UK. It is often that the culture of Pakistan is known as the eastern culture. The social culture of the country has many important characteristics, which resonate with that of many of … [Read more…]