Welcome to Pakistan

Pakistan [Land of (the) Pure]~ the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a country in South Asia.  it is a country with its own history and cultural heritage , fascinating in its own right . Not only from now but this land is serving the people from quite a long ago .  Pakistan was the site for one of the world's earliest human settlements, the great prehistoric Indus Valley Civilization, the crucible of ancient empires, religions and cultures.

* The following facts are just a hint to highlight the true image of Pakistan as the space provided by blog is unable to cover all the contribution of Pak Land from every aspect . Hope the blog will be highly appreciated by 'readers' via their comments .

CONTRIBUTION IN THE FIELD OF ECONOMIC

• Mahbub ul Haq (February 22, 1934 - July 16, 1998), was an influential and world renowned Pakistani economist. He is the pioneer of Human development theory and founder of the Human Development Report. His works also opened new avenues to policy proposals for human development paradigms, such as the 20:20 Global Compact and the setting up of the UN Economic Security Council that became the inspirations for the establishment of United Nations Economic and Social Council.

During his tenure at the World Bank (1970-82), Dr. Haq is credited with making a major contribution to the Bank’s development philosophy and lending policies, steering more attention towards poverty alleviation programmes and increased allocations for small farm production, nutrition, education, water supply and other social sectors. Drawing on this reform process, Dr. Haq wrote a seminal study^[3] that served as a precursor to the basic needs and human development approaches of the 1980s. Along with his talented team, Dr. Haq did much to transform the World Bank into a development institution that places people, instead of rigid economic indicators, at centre-stage.

P.S. Contribution in field of Economic by Pakistan is a topic which demand a seperate writing . Above is an efforts of individual Pakistani to the world progress , giving the idea of work of Pakistan in Economics.

THE WORLD'S FOOD REQUIREMENTS 

 

Pakistan is one of the world's largest producers and suppliers of the following according to the 2005 Food and Agriculture Organization of The United Nations and FAOSTAT given here with ranking:

• Chickpea (2nd)
• Apricot (4th)
• Cotton (4th)
• Sugarcane (4th)
• Milk (5th)
• Onion (5th)
• Date Palm (6th)
• Mango (7th)
• Tangerines, mandarin oranges, clementine (8th)
• Rice (8th)
• Wheat (9th)
• Oranges (10th)

CONTRIBUTION IN THE FIELD OF SCIENCE  

• Pakistan is World 7th largest Pool of Scientists and Engineer
• Mohammad Abdus Salam   (January 29, 1926; Jhang, Punjab, British Raj (present-day Pakistan) – November 21, 1996; Oxford, England)^[3] was a Pakistani theoretical physicist, astrophysicist and Nobel laureate in Physics for his work on the unification of the electromagnetic and weak forces. Salam, Sheldon Glashow and Steven Weinberg shared the 1979 prize for this discovery. Salam holds the distinction of being the first Pakistani and the first Muslim Nobel Laureate to receive the prize in the Sciences.
• Akhter Hameed Khan (15 July 1914 – 9 October 1999) was a Pakistani development activist and social scientist credited for pioneering microcredit and microfinance initiatives, farmers' cooperatives, and rural training programmes in the developing world. He promoted participatory rural development in Pakistan and other developing countries, and widely advocated community participation in development. His particular contribution was the establishment of a comprehensive project for rural development, the Comilla Model (1959). It earned him the Ramon Magsaysay Award from the Philippines and an honorary Doctorate of Law from Michigan State University. Ralph Smuckler wrote in his book, "His Scandinavian colleagues and other advisors had nominated him for the Nobel Peace Prize".

CONTRIBUTION IN EDUCATION 

• Pakistan: World's 9th Largest English Speaking Country .
• Moin Ali Nawazish : Making a World Record by passing 23 A level Exams .
• Babar Iqbal : Pakistani boy , the world youngest Microsoft Certified Professional Mcp 
• Thousands of professors and educationists are serving in many colleges & universities all over the world.

CONTRIBUTION IN WORLD'S PEACE

• Since 1960, Pakistan has been actively involved in most of the UN Peacekeeping missions and today stands at the top with 10,175 troops and observers serving in current missions. Some of the major contributions were in Somalia, Sierra Leone, Bosnia, Congo and Liberia.
• Congo (1960-1964) : Contribution: 400 Troops, Ordnance, Transport units and Staff Personnel
• West New Guinea (1962-1963) : Contribution: 1500 Troops
• Namibia (1989-1990) : Contribution: 20 military observers.
• Kuwait (1991-1993) : Contribution: 1136 total (troops and civilians).
• Haiti (1993-1996) : Contribution: 525 troops.
• Cambodia (1992-1993) : Contribution: 1106 (troops, mine clearance and staff).
•  Bosnia (1992-1996) : Contribution: 3000 troops. Casualties 6
• Somalia (1992-1996) : Contribution: 7200 troops. Casualties 39
• Rawanda (1993-1996) : Contribution: 7 military observers.
• Angola (1995-1997) : Contribution: 14 military observers.
• Eastern Slavonia (1996-1997) : Contribution: 1014 troops and staff.
•  Sierra Leone (1999-2005) : Contribution: 5000 troops. Casualties 6

OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS

• Millions of Pakistanis outside the Pakistan are serving in their relevant fields contributiong a very vital role in the progress of this planet earth.

ENERGY HUB 

• Though currently Pakistan is facing swear energy crisis but figures are really stunning in this regard .
• Thar Coal Reserves : If all The oil Reserves of Saudia Arab & Iran Put Together , these are Approximately 375 Billion Barrels,But A Single Thar Coal Reserve Of Sindh is about 850 Trillion Cubic Feet, Which is More Than Oil Reserves Of Saudia & Iran.
• Natural Gas Reserves : According to the 2008 BP Statistical Energy Survey, Pakistan had 2007 proved natural gas reserves of 0.85 trillion cubic metres .
• Oil reserves : Pakistan produced an average of 100,000 barrels a day of oil .

* Remember Pakistan also have a nuclear technology . 

CONTRIBUTION IN WORLD'S SPORTS 

• Cricket : Pakistan cricket team is one of best international cricket teams and has not only won lots of achievements for the name of Pakistan but also introduce the world with many legendary players .
• ICC Cricket World Cup 1992 champions
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• ICC U-19 Cricket World Cup champions in 2004 and 2006
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• ICC World Twenty20 2009 champions
• Hockey : It is the national sport in Pakistan . The Pakistan men's team has won 3 gold medals at the Olympics and lifted the Hockey World Cup 4 times, a World Record. It has also won the most number of Asian gold medals and is the only Asian team to have won the prestigious Champions Trophy with 3 titles.
• Squash : Pakistani players have won the Squash World Open 17 times, and British Open 12 times, the highest by any nation.
• Boxing : Pakistan has seen success at Amateur level boxing. They have won medals at the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. 
• The other games played at international level are : Badminton , Basket Ball , Snooker , Volley Ball , Polo , Chess , Athletics , Golf , Karate , Swimming , Martial Arts , Motor Sports , Foot Ball , Rugby , Shooting , Table Tennis , Tennis , Weight Lifting , Wrestling etc .

TOURISM IN PAKISTAN

• Tourism in Pakistan has been stated as being the tourism industry's next big thing. Pakistan with its diverse cultures, people and landscapes has attracted 0.7 million tourists to the country. Almost double to that of a decade ago.
• Major Attraction 
• Archaeological Ruins at Moenjodaro of the Indus Valley Civilization.
• 1st Century Buddhist Ruins at Takht-i-Bahi and Neighbouring City Remains at Sahr-i-Bahlol.
•  The ruins of Taxila from the Gandhara Civilization
• The Lahore Fort and Shalimar Gardens in Lahore.
• Historic Monuments of the ancient city of Thatta.
• The ancient fort of Rohtas.
• The 17th Century Mughal built Badshahi Mosque.
• The 17th Century Mughal built Wazir Khan Mosque.
• The 17th Century Tombs of Jahangir, Asif Khan and Akbari Sarai.
• Hiran Minar and Tank, built by Mughal Emperor Jahangir in commemoration of his favourite antelope in the city of Sheikhupura.
• 14th Century Tomb of Hazrat Rukn-e-Alam.
• One of the world's largest forts in the world, Rani Kot Fort.
• 17th Century Mughal built Shah Jahan Mosque, located in the ancient city of Thatta.
• 15th and 18th Century Chaukhandi Tombs of several Sindhi and Balochi tribes.
• Neolithic archaeological Site of Mehrgarh.
• Archaeological site of Rehman Dheri.
• Archaeological site of Harappa.
• Archaeological site of Ranigat.
• Shahbazgarhi Rock Edicts.
• Mansehra Rock Edicts.
• Baltit Fort, an ancient Tibetan styled fort in the Hunza Valley.
• Tomb of Bibi Jawindi, Baha'al-Halim and Ustead and the Tomb and Mosque of Jalaluddin Bukhari in Uch Sharif.
• Port of Banbhore.
• Faisalabad Clock Tower and the Eight Bazaars
• Altit Fort in Hunza Valley
• 17th and 18th Century Tombs of Talpur Mirs
• Samadhi of Ranjit Singh
• Mughal built tomb of Asaf Khan
• Empress Market built during the rule of the British Empire
• The tomb of Qutb-ud-din Aibak the first Sultan of Delhi and founder of the Slave dynasty.
• Sikh built Mohatta Palace
• 18th Century Omar Hayat Mahal
• 19th Century Italian chateau Noor Palace
• Derawar Fort
• Mughal-built Hiran Minar
• One of the oldest salt mines in Asia, Khewra Salt Mines
• The 3000BC built fort of Kot Diji and Faiz Mahal in Khairpur
• 16th Century built fort at Shardu
• Minar-e-Pakistan in Lahore.
• Faisal Mosque in Islamabad.
• The mausoleum of the founder of Pakistan, Mohammad Ali Jinnah.
• Bab-e-Pakistan a memorial site for the victims of the Partition of India.
• Pakistan Monument in Islamabad.
• The mausoleum of Allama Muhammad Iqbal.

Pakistan has many other importance for the world , It is a message for the west to not hate Pakistan and its citizen as it is because of Pakistan that they are living there peacefully otherwise they were near to be ruined by U.S.S.R . It is a message for the enemies of Pakistan too that it is an imperishable land of 200M peace loving people .

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