Questions and Answers
What was Pakistan's historical association with other countries?
Iran, Afghanistan, and India
When was Pakistan created as a separate country for Muslims from India?
1947
Which country was formerly a part of Pakistan before becoming an independent country in 1971?
Bangladesh
Study Notes
- Pakistan is a populous multiethnic country in South Asia.
- It has a predominantly Indo-Iranian speaking population.
- Pakistan has historically been associated with Iran, Afghanistan, and India.
- Pakistan was created in 1947 as a separate country for Muslims from India.
- Its capital is Islamabad, and its largest city is Karachi.
- Pakistan has struggled to attain political stability and social development.
- Its population is overwhelmingly Muslim.
- Pakistan was formerly divided into West and East Pakistan.
- East Pakistan became the independent country of Bangladesh in 1971.
- Pakistan's current head of state is President Arif Alvi, and its head of government is Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.
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