Difference between revisions of "Pakistan"
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| − | '''Pakistan''' is a country in Asia. Its capital is [[Islamabad]]. The nation is about 97% Muslim. <ref>http://www.uh.edu/~sriaz/religion/index.html</ref> | + | '''Pakistan''' is a country in Asia. It was created in 1947 as a state for Muslims during August 14, 1947. The meaning of Pakistan means "Pure" Its primary architect was Jinnah and its primary thinker was Iqbal. It is located in the corridor of the Middle East and South Asia. It is bordered by Iran, Afghanistan, India and China. Its capital is [[Islamabad]]. The nation is about 97% Muslim. It has a film industry named Lollywood which is a copy of "Hollywood" and which is based in Lahore. Its current president is the military general Musharraf who overthrew the previous president Nawaz Sharif after the Kargil War with India in 1999. It has nuclear weapons. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan with English being the official language used in the constituition. Pakistan is a multi-ethnic state with the majority being Punjabis and with Sindhi, Pashtoo, Muhajir and Balochi identity. |
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Revision as of 17:55, March 31, 2007
Pakistan is a country in Asia. It was created in 1947 as a state for Muslims during August 14, 1947. The meaning of Pakistan means "Pure" Its primary architect was Jinnah and its primary thinker was Iqbal. It is located in the corridor of the Middle East and South Asia. It is bordered by Iran, Afghanistan, India and China. Its capital is Islamabad. The nation is about 97% Muslim. It has a film industry named Lollywood which is a copy of "Hollywood" and which is based in Lahore. Its current president is the military general Musharraf who overthrew the previous president Nawaz Sharif after the Kargil War with India in 1999. It has nuclear weapons. Urdu is the national language of Pakistan with English being the official language used in the constituition. Pakistan is a multi-ethnic state with the majority being Punjabis and with Sindhi, Pashtoo, Muhajir and Balochi identity.
