PAKISTAN Land of the Pure

Located in South East AsiaCreated on August 14, 1947Population 180 million peopleOfficial language UrduCapital Islamabad7th largest Army6th nuclear country

EducationMore than 132 universitiesParallel education system, public and privateAli Moeen Nawazish - Guinness Book of World Records with 23 subjects in A-levels

Sports

National game Field Hockey

Most popular game CricketWon the Cricket World Cup in 1992 and T-20 World Cup in 2009

MusicThere are four main families of musical instruments in Pakistan and more than six hundred Pakistani musical instruments; the most well known are thesitar, tabla, rabab, dhoolandbansuri.

THE FIVE PROVINCES OF PAKISTAN

Punjab

PunjabPunjabis the most populousprovinceofPakistan, with approximately 56% of the country's total populationThe main languages arePunjabiand SaraikiLahorehas traditionally been the capital of Punjab for a thousand years; it is Punjab's main cultural, historical, administrative and economic center.

BADSHAHI MOSQUE

Multan

Multan

Sindh

SindhGeographically it is the third largest province of PakistanIt is hot in the summer and mild in winter.Sindhiis the sole official languageKarachi is the largest city, mainseaportand the as well as thecapital of theprovinceofSindh.It was the original capital of Pakistan until the construction ofIslamabad

KPK

Previously known as theNorth-West Frontier ProvinceThe main ethnic group in the province is thePashtunsThe principal language isPashtoTribal systemMost beautiful provinceKPK

GILGIT BALTISTANKalash Tribe

Balochistan

Balochistanis the largest province (by area) ofPakistan Scarcely populated

Balochistan

Pakistani cuisineRefined blend of varous regional cooking traditions of the South Asia. Pakistani cuisine is known for its richness and flavour. It has been partly influenced by Arab, Persian, and Indian Cuisine, it retains its own distinct Pakistani flavour.

WithinPakistan, cuisine varies greatly from region to region, reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity.Given the diversity of the people of Pakistan, cuisines generally differ from home to home and may be totally different than the mainstream Pakistani cuisine.

As religion defines culture, so it is with the food in pakistan as Muslims are forbidden to eat pork or consume alcohol and thenhalaldietary guidelines are strictly observed. Pakistanis focus on other areas of food such as beef, lamb, chicken, fish and vegetables as well as traditional fruit and dairy products.

Pakistani dishes are known for having spicy flavours, and some dishes often contain liberal amounts of oil which contributes to a richer flavour.Cumin seeds,chilli powder,turmeric, Garam Masala is a very popular blend of spices used in many Pakistani dishes.

Barbeque and kebabs

Kebabsare a staple item in Pakistani cuisine today, and one can find countless varieties of kebabs all over the country.

Rice dishes

Biryaniis a very popular dish in Pakistan and has many varieties such as Lahori andSindhi biryani

Pakistani bride and groom

Mehndi Barat Walima

Hofstede Cultural DimensionsBased on Hofstedes findings Pakistani culture would becaptured by the following summary:

Connotations of Individualism-Collectivism Dimensions in case of Pakistan1. Extended family system2. Presence of we consciousness3. Identity based on collective social systems4. Individual emotional dependence is institutional5. Private life is pervaded by institutions, organizations and clans6. Expertise, security, order and duty provided by clans7. Belief in group decisions8. Friendship flows from predetermined social relationships9. Values standards different for social group members and non-members

Connotations of the Power Distance Dimension incase of Pakistan1.Inequality in society is a normA few are independent and majority are dependentSuperiors and subordinates live in worlds of their ownPower legitimacy is irrelevant but is a basic fact of societyStress on coercive and referent powerThe underdog is to be blamedAbsence of trust in the societyLatent conflict between the powerful and thepowerless

Connotations of Uncertainty Avoidance Dimension in case of PakistanMedium levels of anxiety and stressTime is neither free nor moneyHard work is neither a virtue nor an urgeSometimes aggressive behavior is tolerated and sometimes it is notConflict and competition is neither constructive nor to be avoidedNo norms regarding dissent or consensusDeviant behavior tolerated selectively

Connotations of the Masculinity - Femininity Dimension in case ofPakistan

1. Neither people nor money orientation2. No clear preference for quality of life and environment or growth3. No clear preference for service/achievement, intuition/rationality, sympathy for unfortunate or achievers, leveling and excellence, steadiness and speed and, assertive and nurturing role demarcation between genders

I HAVE CONDUCTED A SMALL SURVEY FROM PEOPLE BELONG TO PAKISTAN BY USING THE CULTURAL VALUES LIST PROVIDED BY DR. ASMA, THE RESULTS SHOWING THE VALUES MORE IMPORTANT IN PAKISTANI CULTURE.

The rootsakarUnconsciousValues andUnderlying assumptionsIslamic Teachings, Equality of mankind,Brotherhood, respect elders, Halal food, no Alcohol etc.ConsciousSymbols: National Flag,National Animal, Bird etcRituals: Eid Festivals, Wedding celebrations, Basant Festival etcRole models:Quaid-e-Azam, War Heroes, National Poet Dr Allama Iqbal

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