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This document provides an overview of Pakistan, including its: - Establishment as an independent nation in 1947. - Official languages of Urdu and English. - Major religions being 95% Muslim and 5% other faiths such as Christianity and Hinduism. - Rich cultural heritage derived from ancient civilizations like the Indus Valley Civilization as well as influences from empires and groups that have ruled the region over millennia such as the Mughals, British, and Sikhs. - Diverse geography, climate, and cultural traditions across its provinces.
Cultural event presentation_khurram
- 2. Introduction Location and Geography Cultural Heritage Weather Festivals Cuisine Arts Fashion & Design Lands & Tourism Sports Achievments Legends Role of Women
- 3. Official Name: Islamic Republic of Pakistan (Land of the Pure) Nationality: Pakistani Date of Estabilishment: 14 Aug 1947 Languages:Urdu (National) and English (Official) National Sport: Hockey National Dress: Shalwar Qameez Location:South Asia Area: 796,095 sq km nearly four times the size of the United Kingdom Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pukhtoonkhwa, Balochistan, Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA), Islamabad (Capital), Azad Kashmir Population: 187,343,000 (2011 est.)
- 4. National Flower: Jasmine National Airline: Pakistan International Airline (PIA) Currency: Pak. Rupee (PKR) Government: Parliamentary form Religion: 95 % Muslims, 5 % Others Christianity Hinduism Buddhism Sikhism Jainism Zoroastrianism ( Parsis ) Judaism Kalash Religion
- 6. A place of worlds leading Civilizations: Indus Civilization: Witnessed the glorious era of Indus civilization about 8000 years B.C when the first village was found at Mehargarh in the Sibi District of Balochistan. Home of the four ancient urban civilizations of Egypt, Mesopotamia, South Asia and China. Polished stone tools, beads and other ornaments, painted jars and bowls, drinking glasses, dishes and plates Two famous archeological site Moenjodaro (Sindh, Pakistan) and Harappa ( Punjab, northeast Pakistan)
- 7. Dancing Girl of Mohenjo-Daro Surviving structures at Mohenjo-Daro A children's toy from Mohenjo-Daro Priest King of Mohenjo-Daro Well and Bathing Platforms- Harappa Coach driver Indus - Harappa
- 8. Land attracted Alexander the great from Macedonia in 326 B.C. Taxila, Swat and Charsaddah are three important centers for culture, trade and learning. Unique art of sculpture originated which is known as Gandhara Art all over the world. Today the Gandhara Sculptures occupy a prominent place not only in the museums in pakistan but also in the museums of England, France, Germany, USA, Japan, Korea, China, India and Afghanistan. Hadda is a Greco-Buddhist archeological site located in the ancient area of Gandhara, near the Khyber Pass.
- 9. Female, Charsadda, Gandhara Coin of Early Gandhara Standing Buddha, Gandhara Janapada:Taxila-Gandhara (1st2nd century), Tokyo National Museum A stone plate (1st century). Portraits from the site of Hadda, Hadda laughing boy Gandhara, Guimet Museum, France
- 10. Islam penetrated in this part of the world as early as 712 A.D from the west with the Arab General Muhammad bin Qasim and during the 10th century A.D from the north with the Turk Sultan Mahmud of Ghaznah ( better known as Mahmud Ghaznavi). Islamic world are created with a period of contribution to scientific knowledge, cultural arts, civilization and architecture, both by developing earlier traditions and by a period of relatively rapid and marked innovation. Tens of thousands of Mosques, Madrasahs, tombs and gardens were created. The national dress of Pakistan, Shalwar Qamiz is also a direct gift of the Muslim Turks. Important contribution of the Muslim rulers to this land is a new language Urdu.
- 13. Diwan-e-Khas: The hall of special audience with the emperor (Lahore Fort-Front center view) The Lahore Fort, a landmark built during the Mughal era
- 14. Sikh Period: 1762-1849 A.D. Established after the death of the Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb Alamgir in 1707. Maharaja Ranjit Singh was the most powerful of all the Sikh Rulers and ruled over for complete 40 years. Sikhs are the followers of Baba Guru Nanak Sahib. The Sikh religion is in fact a product of the Sufi and Bhakti school of thought. The basic principles of the Sikhism are much closer to Islam than to Hinduism. Sikh Heritage in Pakistan Haveli, Rangit Singh Gujranwala Birth Stone of Rangit Singh Smadhi Ranjit Singh Punja Sahib, Hasanabdal
- 15. Smadhi Ranjit Singh, Lahore Haveli, Rangit Singh Gujranwala Interior Smadhi Ranjit Singh, Lahore Exterior of Panja Sahib Gurdwara in Gurdwara Panja Sahib,Hasan Abdal Hasan Abdal Sikh Praying
- 16. British Period: 1857 1947 Just before the independence of Pakistan this land remained a part of the British Empire for almost a century. This colonial architecture in the form of Residential Bungalows, Educational Institutions, Churches and Railway Stations is still very attractive and in a good condition. British Heritage in Pakistan Old Presidency in Rawalpindi Rest house in Ziarat Empress Market Karachi Punjab Universitys old Campus Islamia College Peshawar Cathedrals in Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Peshawar
- 18. Rest House in Ziarat Empress Market in Karachi St Patrick's Cathedral in Karachi Fatima Jinnah Women University established in the premises of the Old Presidency building Islamia College Peshawar
- 19. Post Independence Period: Pakistan was born on the map on 14 August 1947 Two great leaders Muhammad Ali Jinnah Allama Iqbal - Poet
- 20. Snow covered peaks as Himalaya, Karakoram and Hindu Kush Diverse Weather Hilly dessert Sandy Thar dessert Hot and dry weather
- 21. Independence Day 14 Aug National Day 23 March
- 22. Ramadan Two Eid Festival Milada un Nabi
- 23. Holi - Hindu Sikh festival - Nankana Sahib,Punjab Christmas
- 24. Jashn-e-Baharan Basant