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.
Pakistani society is not led by individualism but rather by collectivism, where family and other relationships stand strong. Learn about the values in Pakistani culture with a guided tour!
Pakistan's second-largest city is Lahore. Other major Pakistani cities are Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Gujranwala, Hyderabad (Pakistan), Peshawar, and Quetta. Spoken languages are Urdu (a form of Hindustani) and English (both official), Punjabi, Sindhi, Dari, Balochi, and Pashto.
Pakistanis (Urdu: پاكِستانى قوم, romanized: Pākistānī Qaum, lit. 'Pakistani Nation') are the citizens and nationals of Pakistan, as well as their descendants in the Pakistani diaspora or the people who trace their ancestry to Pakistan.In Pakistan, Punjabi is mainly spoken rather than written, and it is a predominantly rural rather than urban language.Western clothes are popular among the urban young, and combinations of Western and Pakistani styles can be seen in the streets. Pakistani cuisine also has affinities with that of India. Curry dishes are common, as are a variety of vegetables, including potatoes, eggplant, and okra.
Pakistan is a middle power nation with the world's 5th-largest standing armed forces. It is a nuclear-weapons state and is considered among the emerging and growth-leading economies, boasting a large and rapidly growing middle class.