Overview of Pakistan

overview of pakistan Pakistan is bordered by India to the East and Southwest, the Arabian Sea to the South, Iran to the West, Afghanistan to the West and Northwest and China to the North. Pakistan has four provinces, Punjab, Sind, Baluchistan and the North – West Frontier. Each province has its own distinct language and customs. Islamabad is the capital of Pakistan, and is located in Punjab. The largest city is Karachi, located in Sind and …

…large section of the economy. It contributes to one quarter of the Gross Domestic Product. Pakistan’s main export crops are cotton, rice, grain, sugar, cane and jute. Pakistan is one of the largest suppliers of cotton in the world. The handcraft industry produces carpets, silk, embroidered textiles, brass work and pottery. Industries include steel plants, suger refineries, cement works, paper and textile mills, cars and electronic factories. Pakistan’s currency is the Pak Rupee.