THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PAKISTAN

Pretty places in Pakistan:

1. No, We are not Terrorists. Not 99.9999999% of us! :)
2. No, Not every Pakistani is a Suicide Bomber.
   We wish their Triggers get faulty and they die of Frustration! :D
3. Not every girl in Pakistan is Malala. Majority of them go to School, work, and they even own Businesses. Also follow fashion, tradition and live how they want to.
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
4. Not every street or locality seems like a war-torn, bullet riddled place.
   
   
5. No, We (All Pakistani citizens) do not want ANY foreign aid to survive.
6. No, Pakistanis don't Hate India / Indians. We have a lot in common!
   Its the media/Politicians' habit to play dirt.. Lets keep them busy!

YES,

1. The World's Largest Ambulance network is in Pakistan (- Edhi)
   
   
2. The World’s youngest certified Microsoft Experts Arfa Kareem and Babar Iqbal are from Pakistan
   
   
3. World’s largest deep sea port is Gwadar, Pakistan
   
   
   
   World’s Largest Deep Sea Port : Gwader
4. About 50% of the world’s footballs are made in Pakistan
   
   
5. Second largest gas infrastructure in the world
6. Schools in Pakistan

1. One of the World's most independent media`
   
   
2. Pakistan holds four out of fourteen highest peaks in the world. K2 is the second highest mountain in the world
   
   
   
3. Pakistan has world’s largest irrigation system.
   
   
4. Roads
   
   
   The world’s highest paved international road, The Karakoram Highway, is in Pakistan which is the eighth wonder of the world.
   
   
   
   Crystal clear water, clean air and hospitality: This is the Makran Coastal Highway
5. Pakistan is one of the few countries in the world where you'll find the majority of people who can speak more than one language.
6. Pakistan has the World's 5th largest Copper & Gold Reserves
   
   
   Pakistan has world’s fifth largest deposits of gold and copper
7. Pakistan is the World's 7th Nuclear Power
8. Pakistan is the World's 5th largest milk producer.
9. Pakistan is the World's 11th largest wheat producer.
10. Pakistan is the World's 12th largest rice producer.
11. We have given birth to most of the best Singers in the indian subcontinent.
    
    
    
    
    
    
12. Pakistan is home to the Tastiest mangoes exported all over the World.
    
    
13. You must have been at StarBucks, But you gotta visit the SATTARBUKSH CAFE, the Pakistani food outlet that's bound to beat Star Bucks before it opens in this region! :).
    
    
    
    
    
    This is a Foreigner's account of her Visit to SattarBuksh,Karachi
    (Video : Zsuzsanna Fajcsak DrZsu | Facebook )
14. Pakistan is home to the most Energetic and Craziest cricketing fans in the World. (PS. We share this passion with our neighboring India on the same level)
    
    
    
    
15. Sports
    We have given birth to the most talented Sportmen in various sports.
    
    Cricket:
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Tennis:
    
    
    Aisam becomes No 1 in Asian, 8th in World Ranking in doubles
    
    View/Read More: Aisam-Ul-Haq Qureshi Profile
    
    Squash:
    
    
    Jahangir Khan
16. Pakistan is said to be the Genesis of the Indus Valley Civilization (Harappa and Moen-jo-Daro Remains)
    
    
    
    
17. Pakistan has the World's second largest salt mine. Inside the salt mine so large it has a mosque and electric railway and where tourists can follow in footsteps of Alexander the Great.
    
    
    
18. World's Highest Polo ground is in Pakistan at Shandur Plain.
    
    
19. Transportation
    
    Trucks - Pakistani Truck Art is famous all over the World!
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Read/view more : Pakistani truck art: From axle to gigapixel
    
    Mini Buses - Usually found in Karachi
    
    
    
    
    Or these Large Sized Metro Buses
    
    
    
    These 3 Wheeled Rickshaws are a Must Ride!
    
    
    
    Read/View more: The Pakistani Rickshaw
    
    Motorcycles Modified to form Motored Trikes - Here comes "Chingchi"!
    
    
    Read/View more: The 'Chingchi' Way
20. This is how an Average Pakistani Bride looks like on Wedding day. Girls are our Gems, Pakistanis devote all their energies to make marriages as memorable as they can.
    
    
    
    

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23. A glimpse of Pakistani Cuisine..
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Stop Drooling! ;)
    
    Read/View more:
    Best Restaurants in Karachi
    Best Restaurants in Lahore
    Pakistan Restaurants
    Cuisine in Pakistan
24. Karachi, Pakistan is the World's Cheapest City to live in
    
    
    The City of Lights, as Karachi is also known, is this year’s cheapest city to live in in the world. According to The Economist’s Worldwide Cost of Living Index for 2013 survey, the price of a kilogram of a loaf of bread is around 1/5 that of how much the same weight of bread is in Tokyo, the most expensive city to live in in the world.
    (25 Of The World's Cheapest Places To Live)
25. Some Glimpses of Pakistan's Cities
    
    
    
    
    
26. Mosques - The Beauty of Islamic Architecture
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
27. Pakistan's talent
    
    
    - Pakistan top oDesk’s “value for money” outsourcing rankings - oBlog
    - Pakistan 3rd-highest user of freelancer as self-employment rises
    
    Pakistani entrepreneur launches airline in UAE
    
    
28. Minorities in Pakistan
    Hindu Community
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    
    Welcome to Swaminarayan Temple Karachi Pakistan
    
    
    
    One Thousand years Old Shive Varon Dev Mandir of Manora Beach in Karachi.
    
    
    
    Hindu youth paying tribute to Lord Ganesha at the Sawami Narayan Temple, photo by Yasir Kazmi, Karachi, Pakistan.
    
    
    
    Family members of Hindu Community doing ritual of Lord Ganesha at Sawami Narayan Temple, Photo by Yasir Kazmi, Karachi Pakistan.
    
    Ganesh Chaturti Rituals Observed in Karachi.
    
    Zoroastrian/Parsi Community in Pakistan
    
    
    
    The Navroz in March is mostly celebrated by people of Iranian descent and Saturday’s special day was mostly celebrated by the Parsis.
    (Above) The stalls set up in the afternoon at Beach Luxury Hotel. All the proceeds go to charity. PHOTO: AYESHA MIR/EXPRESS
    
    
    
    A Zoroastrian Fire temple in Karachi, Pakistan
    
    
    
    A parsi girl in Parsi Dare Meher, Karachi- Keep The Fire Ablaze!
    
    
    - Nauroz Mubarak: In true Karachi Parsi style
    - Being Cyrus in Karachi
    - Prominent Parsis of Karachi
    - Simple and symbolic Parsi Temple in Karachi
29. Famous Pakistanis that you may know about:
    
    
    
    Boxer Amir Khan: The Most Interesting Champ in the World
    
    
    
    imran khan the legend of the cricket
    
    
    
    Dr. Abdus Salam - Pakistan’s first Nobel Laureate
    
    
    
    
    Mahbub ul Haq
    United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
    
    
    
    Ansar Burney is much than a social worker and human rights activist. He has worked on several international missions and has set up several organizations which continue to help the underprivileged and others in distress. He is recipient of honorary PhD in Philosophy.
    Ansar Burney Trust
    
    
    
    Dr Adeeb Rizvi worked day and night for decades and has come a long way in developing his institute as a leading urology and transplantation facility in this region. He and his team have worked with dedication to provide complete medical care from treatment to medicine, surgery and post-treatment care complete free of cost. They have a history of treating the elite in the society and have asked for their support in return for their services. Such is the dedication of this amazing Pakistani that despite all the odds against him, he has been able to provide best medical care to the poor and deserving.
    Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation
    
    
    
    She was a prodigy who stunned the world by achieving Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP) status at mere age of 9. Her achievement was recognized personally by Bill Gates, who invited her to Microsoft Headquarters. She also received national and international recognition including the prestigious Pride of Performance award by Government of Pakistan. She continued working hard for achieving more success in her field until she suffered from a medical condition in December 2011. Unfortunately, she could not recover from this condition and breathed her last on January 14, 2012, less than a month from her sixteenth birthday.
    
    In her life and death, Arfa Karim became a beacon of hope and an inspiration for Pakistani nation specially girls. Whole nation praised her achievements and even till today, Arfa Karim shines as an example of a bright Pakistan.
    
    Arfa Karim Randhawa - Biography, Awards, Poems, Pictures
    
    
    
    Aleem Dar  brought Pakistan laurel and respect in an arena where not many people from this region are famed for. In September 2011,  he was named ICC Umpire of the year third time in a row. An award for which only the best are nominated from around the world, Aleem Dar has won it consecutively 3 years. This speaks for his accuracy and skill in umpiring which has come under watchful eye of technology.
    
    His successful handling of tense situations and giving right decisions has earned him respect of many in the game. Mr Aleem Dar also serves on ICC's Elite panel of umpires.
    
    
    
    Kamila Shamsie 
    
    
    
    Lord Nazir Ahmed (Muslim member of House of Lords UK
    
    
    Shahid Khan
    
    
    
    Aitzaz Ahsan - The World’s Top 20 Public Intellectuals

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