Sunday, October 13, 2019

12 things you probably didn't know about Pakistan





Edhi Foundation


Maulana Abdul Sattar Edhi Founded Edhi Trust a Social Welfare Organisation. The Trust Operates the Largest Ambulance Fleet in the World.

The World Largest  Man-Made. Forest in the World.



This Huge Man-Made Forest is Near to Lahore known as Changa -Manga. This is world Largest Man-Made Forest in the world Covering an Area around 12,000 Acre

The Second Largest Salt-Mine in the World.



Pakistan has the Second Largest Salt-Mine in the World. This is Khewra Mines The History of These Mines go Beyond 320 BC

Fourth Smartest People in the World,


A Poll was conducted by the European Union Business Administration defining the Pakistani People as the Fourth Smartest People in the world. Pakistan has been ranked as the 7th Largest Collection of Scientist and Engineers.

Seventh Largest Standing  Army in the world.




Pakistan Armed Forces Strength is around 640,000 active Soldiers and Pakistan is the Largest Provider of Arms Troop to United Nations

Home to The Youngest Nobel Laurate.




Malala Yousafzai is the Youngest Nobel Laureate from Pakistan. She was just 15 when Shot By Taliban.

The world's Largest Deep-Sea Port in The World.




Pakistan’s superior position in Asia makes it a center of trade in the region and that is to increase further in the coming years as the country is working hand in hand with China on CPEC plan to develop the infrastructure of the Gwader port at the Arabian Sea, Balochistan which is the largest natural deep port of the world. The port will act as a portal for western China and possibly for landlocked Central Asian countries through the important sea route of the Strait of Hormuz.

World Highest Paved Road.


Also called the eighth wonder of the world or the China-Pakistan friendship highway the Karakoram Highway is the highest road ever built. The road runs for 800 miles from Abbottabad in Pakistan to Kashgar in Xinjiang, West China. The highest point of the road lies at the Khunjerab Pass at 4800 meters. Every turn of the highway is accompanied by incredible views as the path runs through hills, mountains, valleys, glaciers and along lakes and rivers.

Pakistan’s Sialkot produces over half the world’s footballs




It was the British back in the days of colonial rule who grew impatient with the waiting time for the shipments of footballs, and so tried out local repairs for punctured balls. Pleased with the results, they placed some manufacturing orders which kick-started the industry to become of the largest in the world today.

The Fourth Largest Irrigation system in the world



As most of Pakistan’s population depend on a livelihood in agriculture the country had to develop a complex and massive system of irrigation to cultivate 202,000 square kilometers of land. The system runs on the Indus Basin.

The world Highest Polo Ground in the world


Located at Shandur Top is the highest polo ground at 3700 meters, where the traditional game of polo was started by Balti Prince Ali Sher Khan. Held annually since 1936, the Shandur Polo Festival is a tournament between local teams that invite visitors to view the game along with shows of folk music, dance, and celebration. The tournament is featured in the opening episode of the show The Himalayas with Michael Palin.

The World 26th Largest Economy in the world.





Pakistan is ranked among the 26 Largest Economies in the world. With its Nuclear-Power and Army, The stock exchange is the second Best considered in The world



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