Meri Jannat-Meri Dharti-Pakistan-Photo Gallery

This thread is dedicated to the Beauties of Pakistan. Post your collection of pictures from Pakistan.

Pakistan Information and History
Pakistan is in the northwest part of South Asia. The eastern and southern parts of the country are dominated by the Indus River and its tributaries. Most of Pakistan's population lives along the Indus. West of the Indus the land becomes increasingly arid and mountainous. To the north the land rises to the great mountains of the Hindu Kush and Karakoram—including K2, the world's second highest mountain after Everest, at 8,611 meters (28,250 feet).

The military has loomed large in Pakistan, the western portion of a bifurcated country created for Muslims when the British relinquished predominantly Hindu India in 1947. Relations with New Delhi, embittered by claims to Kashmir, worsened as a result of India's role in East Pakistan's rebirth as Bangladesh in 1971. Military rule followed Gen. Zia ul-Haq's 1977 coup that toppled Prime Minister Ali Bhutto. After Zia's death in a plane crash in 1988, Benazir Bhutto, daughter of the former prime minister, became the first woman elected to lead a Muslim nation. She restored civil rights, but was plagued by problems: continuing tension and a presumed nuclear arms rivalry with India, 3.5 million refugees from the war in neighboring Afghanistan, and a growing trade in heroin. Ousted in 1990, Bhutto was reelected in 1993; her government was dismissed in 1996 on charges of corruption. Political unrest and a general failure of government followed the election of a new prime minister in 1997. Two years later a military coup led to General Pervez Musharraf becoming president. National and provincial elections were held in 2002, with these assemblies giving President Musharraf a vote of confidence in 2004.

Tensions with India came to a head in 1998 when both that country as well as Pakistan conducted nuclear tests. Kashmir is the key issue for India and Pakistan. Pakistan's interest in Kashmir focuses on protecting the Muslim population in that region and in securing the headwaters of the Indus River, the country's lifeline. Agriculture is concentrated in the extensively irrigated Indus Basin. Despite an increase in cotton, wheat, and rice production, feeding the growing population is a constant challenge. Favorable relations with China have been a pillar of Pakistan's foreign policy—helping to offset the power of India. Since 2001 Pakistan has been a key U.S. ally in the war on terrorism and in bringing democracy to neighboring Afghanistan.

ECONOMY

Industry: textiles and apparel, food processing, beverages, construction materials.
Agriculture: cotton, wheat, rice, sugarcane; milk.
Exports: textiles, rice, leather, sports goods, carpets and rugs.

Population
162,420,000
Capital
Islamabad; 698,000
Area
796,095 square kilometers
(307,374 square miles)
Language
Punjabi, Sindhi, Siraiki, Pashtu, Urdu, English
Religion
Sunni and Shiite Muslim, Christian, Hindu, Currency
Pakistani rupee
Life Expectancy
60
GDP per Capita
U.S. $2,000
Literacy Percent
46

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The tomb of Mohammad Ali Jinnah—founder of Pakistan. Despite the wishes of British colonial authorities, Gandhi, and Nehru, Jinnah made the Muslim state a reality.

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The Minar-e-Pakistan (Urdu: مينارِ پاكستان; Mīnār-ĕ Pākistān) is a tall concrete unique minaret in Iqbal Park in Lahore, Pakistan. Its height is about 60 meters [1] or 198.5 feet. The name can be translated as Minaret of Pakistan, Pakistan Tower or Pakistan Column. Now it is officially recognized as the National Monument of Pakistan. This is the site where in 1940, seven years before the formation of Pakistan, the Muslim League passed the Lahore Resolution, now the Pakistan Resolution, in which the need for a separate homeland for the Muslims from the Indian Empire under foreign rule was originally recognised.

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Last edited by Green Eyes on Fri Aug 31, 2007 12:20 pm; edited 1 time in total

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great photos! keep up the good work!

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Mein woh hoon jo kisi ne kaha:
HAM NAGHMA SARA KUCH GHAZLON KE HAM SOORAT GAR KUCH KHWAABON KE
BE JAZBA E SHOQ SUNAYEN KIYA KOI KHWAAB NA HO TO BATAYEN KIYA

Very beautiful Picture keep on posting

most beautiful pic is Kaghan Velly

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No doubt, Pakistan is so beautiful, thanks for sharing such a nice pictures. Anybody having more pictures?

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Salam Pakistan,

Pak People
Love Pakistan, Love PTV, Love Lollywood, Love Pakistani dramas, films, radio, music and songs, Love Pakistani Products

Thx Shahzaib, Riya and Shazia. I will keep on updating this thread as nature has gifted our country with loads of her beauties. I will request members to contribute to this thread.

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Excellent. Well Done.
Pakistan Zindabad.

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Sorry for my poor english!

	Riya wrote:
	Very beautiful Picture keep on posting most beautiful pic is Kaghan Velly

Yes Riya Sis I have been there and words can not explain the real picture. Kaghan, Naran and Jheel Saif are like heaven on earth. Rolling Eyes

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	EnCounter wrote:
	Excellent. Well Done. Pakistan Zindabad.

We have every reason to be proud of our country. In UK even few Pakistanies can not believe our country is so beautiful. Pity we dont know even about our own country Mad

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Green Eyes wrote:

	EnCounter wrote:
	Excellent. Well Done. Pakistan Zindabad.

We have every reason to be proud of our country. In UK even few Pakistanies can not believe our country is so beautiful. Pity we dont know even about our own country Mad

Agreed!~!~

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