Pakistan achieved independence from British Rule on 14 August 1947, and became member of the United Nations on 30 September 1947. Pakistan is 5th largest country in terms of population, and 33rd largest in terms of area. Pakistan is 24th largest economy in terms of purchasing power parity, 46th largest in terms of nominal GDP, and has 8th largest army in the world. Pakistan conducted its nuclear tests on 28 May 1998 and is one of the eight declared nuclear power states in the world.
CONSTITUTION OF PAKISTAN
The current constitution of Pakistan is the constitution of 1973 came into effect on 14 August 1973. As of January 2024, 26 amendments have been made to the constitution. Read More..
SPORTS IN PAKISTAN
Hockey
Pakistan has been the most successful country in Hockey and has won the Men’s Hockey World Cup for four times in: 1971, 1978, 1982 and 1994. Hockey is the national game of Pakistan.
Cricket
Cricket is the most popular sport in Pakistan. And, Pakistan has won the Cricket ODI World Cup of 1992, Cricket T20 World Cup of 2009, and Cricket Champions Trophy in June, 2017.
Squash
Pakistan has been the most successful country in Squash also. Pakistan has won squash men’s world open for 14 times. Eight times by Jansher Khan, and six times by Jahangir Khan.