Islamic Republic of PAKISTAN | |
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Quami Tarana | National Anthem |
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Blessed be the sacred land. Happy be the bounteous realm. Symbol of high resolve, land of Pakistan. Blessed be thou citadel of faith. The Order of this Sacred Land, is the might of the brotherhood of the people. May the nation, the country, and the State, shine in glory everlasting. Blessed be the goal of our ambition. This flag of the Crescent and the Star, leads the way to progress and perfection, Interpreter of our past, glory of our present, Inspiration of our future, Symbol of Almighty's protection. |
Location : Southern Asia Neighbours: North and Northwest : Afghanistan Northeast : Jammu and Kashmėr East and Southeast : India South : the Arabian Sea West : Iran. Area : 796,095 sq km* (307,374 sq mi)* Capital : Islamabad Largest city : Karachi Population : (1996 estimate) is about 129,275,660 Official language : Urdu Other Languages : Punjabi, Pashto, Sindhi, Saraiki, Baluchi and English *Not including Jammu and Kashmėr under its control. The status of Jammu and Kashmėr is a matter of dispute between India and Pakistan Source Microsoft(R) Encarta(R) 98 Encyclopedia (c) 1993-1997 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved |
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Created by Akbar Khan [email protected] |