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Culture of Pakistan Topic

الرحیم الرحمن اللہ بسم

Presenter: Mehwish Atiq BCSF15M040

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Defination of Culture

Culture may be defined as behaviour perculiar to human beings,together with material objects used.Culture consists of language,ideas,beliefs,customs,codes,institution,tools,techniques,works of arts,ceremonies and so on.According to Allama Iqbal.

Culture is the characteristics and knowledge of a particular group of people, defined by everything from language, religion, cuisine, social habits, music and arts.

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Culture of Pakistan

The society and culture of Pakistan comprises numerous ethnic groups: Punjab, Sindh, KPK, Balochistan.

The origins of the current Pakistani culture can be traced back to the Indus Valley civilization, which was simultaneous with the ancient Egyptian and Sumerian civilizations, around 5000 years ago

4Characteristics Of Pakistani CulturePakistani culture has the following characteristics:- Islamic values and traditions. Languages Mixed culture. Food Variety of Dresses Handicrafts Conclusion

5Islamic values and traditions

Pakistani culture is actually a part of the contemporary Islamic civilization which draws its value and traditions from Islam and rich Islamic history. Majority of population comprises of Muslims and follows teachings of Islam i.e:-• belief in one Allah• Prophethood of Hazrat Muhammad P.B.U.H, brotherhood• equality and social justice etc• Islam is religion of peace and patience.

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Languages

A number of languages are spoken in PakistanNational language:-• UrduRegional languages:-• Punjabi• Sindhi• Pushto• Balochi

پنجابی

اردو

سندھی

بلوچی

پشتو

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Mixed culture

People entered the Indus Valley from Iran, Turkey, Arabia, Central Asia, Iraq etc. adopted the sea route to reach the soil of Sub –Continent. They bought their traditions, customs, festivals and wayof life. The local culture mixed with the culture of new arrivals created a multicolored culture on the soil of present day Pakistan.

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Food

Due to regional and climate variations in Pakistan, variety of food is available in Pakistan PUNJAB: Paratha, Makkan, Lassi etc. SINDH: Fish, Sea foods etc. KPK: Sajji, Balti Meat etc. Balochistan: Dry fruits, Pulses etc.

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Variety Of Dresses

Pakistani culture is rich in variety of dresses:- The people of Punjab, the Pathans of NWFP, the Baluchi people and the Sindhis wear their own distinct dresses. These dresses are very colourful and prominent and give attractive look during national fairs and festivals.

پنجاب

پختونخوا خیبر

بلوچستانسندھ

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Handicrafts

The Handicrafts in Pakistan ae of great value and they are highly appreciated

Both Men and Women participated in their production Some are:• Sports and Surgical goods at Sailkot• Sheets and Bhera and Multan• Cutlry of Wazirabad• Bangles of Hyderabad

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Conclusion

Culture which includes religion,literature art,architecture,dresses,music,manners and customs has its roots in the Islamic culture.

Islam has described the rights and duties of every individual.Even in drinking,eating and dressing,we have to observe certain rules prescribed by Islam.

So it may be said that Pakistani culture represents the true picture of Islamic culture

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The end………

My respectable classfellows, thanx for concentration

Mehwish AtiqBCSF15M040mehwishatiq516@gmail.com