Pakistan, populous multiethnic country of South Asia. Having a predominately Indo-Iranian speaking population, Pakistan has historically and culturally been associated with its neighbors Iran, Afghanistan, and India.
Pakistan's capital is Islamabad. The most important port, the largest city and the biggest economic center of the country is Karachi. Pakistan's second-largest city is Lahore. Other major Pakistani cities are Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, Hyderabad (Pakistan), Peshawar, and Quetta.
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Learn the facts and history of Pakistan, including its culture, geography, economy, and peoples. This ancient region continues to be significant.
President Mr Asif Ali Zardari is the 14th President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and was sworn in office on the 10th of March 2024. He is the first President to have been elected twice to this office.