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Are you pround of you country ? 

Can you Say what things about pakistan make you happy ? Can you say what things aboute pakistan make you sad ? Let us first looks at some of the things that make pakistan a wonderful country in which to live. 

A land of contrasts

If  you travel from one end of pakistan to the other, you will see that pakistan is full of contrasts. This means that some parts of the land are very different from others. 

Yo the South , you will see the stretch of the makran coastline along the Arabian sea. Further inland in balochistan are the plateaus and deserts , rich in minneral towards the east are hot, Dusty plains and the dunes  of the thar besert.

As you move north, you will .com to farmland and orchards, lush with crops. Still further north, you will see green colourful valleys with towering snow-capped mountains in the background. There are beautiful lakes and frst-flowing rivers

                  

  

                      A ski resort in swat 

All these different types of landscape show how interesting and varied LIFE is in pakistan. The climate and landforms of a particular place have a great influence on many aspects of  life like occupations, food, dress , entertainment, and income. This is why, in pakistan , there are so many different kinds of people who have different lifestyles, speak different languages, have different customs , and different features. 

           The makran coast, balochistan 

The old and the new 

In some places, there are buildings. Or remains of buildings that remind us of our history and our ancestors. Pakistan is a land where great civilizations existed in the past. Their remains help us to learn about our past, which still influences our culture and traditions.

In a modern city like Islamabad or karachi, there are many fine, new buildings. These remind us that pakistan is a developing nation. When we travel in an aeroplane, a train or a car we are reminded that pakistan has a modern communications network that can transport us to any part of the country or the world.

                      The Maili graveyard

                              Islamabad

                                 Karachi

Gilgit-baltistan

Gilgit-baltistan , and hunza (northern Areas)

Are in the beautiful mountainour area to the very north of pakistan. They border the disputed region of Jammu and Kashmir. On (29 AUGUST 2009 ), the northern area were given the status of a self-governing territory called GILGIT-BALTISTAN. The aga khan Development network, along with its health services programme and the education service, has been working here since 1982 and has made a marked impact. The literacy rate has been incressed by establishing school and colleges; health-care centres have been set up and their support staff is given proper training. There are also projects to support agriculture and to reduce poverty by making the local people self-sufficient.

                  The baltit fort in hunza

Pakistan and the world

Pakistan is a member of the United nations and also regional bodies like the  South Asian Association for regional cooperation (SAARC).

Pakistanis also a member of the OIC, now known as the organization of Islamic cooperation. Being a part of these international bodies helps in discussing and solving problems that may arise from time to time.

We have friendly relations whit most countries and also have trade ties whit many. A large number of people from all over the world visit pakistan for business, on official trips, and as tourists. They come here to visit famous historical sites and buildings. They also want to see all the beautiful places. Besides sightseeing, tourists can go trekking, mountaineering, fishing and hunting and take part in many other activities. Pakistan have always been good at sports and we have some world-class sports teams here. Our cricket and hockey teams and our squash players are known throughout the world. We also have many sports facilities, and export sports equipment to many countries.

Pakistan  is the first Islamic country yo have developed a nuclear facility. Pakistan tested its nuclear capability at chachi in balochistan in    May 1998 , but Pakistan is committed to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, especially for power plants to supply electricity.

The armed forces

Pakistan's army, navy, and air force have always played an important part in the country's history. Our armed forces are modern' well equipped, and quite capable of defending our country. These forces also do a lot of good work during peace time and provide valuable support during and natural calamity.

In pakistan, young people also have the opportunity of joining the boy scouts or Girl Guides. Organizations like these help young people to develop as responsible, caring, and useful citizens.

Social services

The Government of pakistan has to make sure that all its different departments function properly. The federal government and the provincial government are responsible for running state hospitals, school and colleges, saving schemes, libraries, and welfare organizations to help children, orpagans , and the handicapped. There are many private institutions too in the country that provide social services.

           Frontier works Organizations (FWO)

Our problem

No country is perfect, and in our country too, there are some problems. These will not just disappear: we all have to work hard to overcome them. Some of the major problems are illiteracy, a rapid rise in the population, unemployment, diseases, poverty, and corruption.

There are many people in the country who are very poor and have no proper homes or any other facilities. They cannot afford to go to hospitals when they fall ill. Many people in the villages and far-off places cannot educate their children. A lot of people also have no regular jobs and this adds to the poverty in the country.